Siri Airport

OIBS / SXI

Siri, IR

Last Updated
Feb 28, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1274 hours ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6 kt
220°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIBS 281500Z 22006KT 6000 NSC 23/16 Q1008

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Siri Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1273.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 6 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBS
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
8,345 ft 175 ft ASP 127°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIBS

2,162 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
15.9%
MVFR
43.5%
IFR
39%
LIFR
1.6%

Siri Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 15.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 40.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 37°C with an average of 26.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 5.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
18.4%
E
15.4%
SE
8%
S
5.5%
SW
12.7%
W
19%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.9°C
Range: 16°C to 37°C
16°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,162 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Siri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIBS
IATA Code: SXI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 43 ft MSL

Location

City: Siri
Country: IR
Latitude: 25.908899°
Longitude: 54.539398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 8,345 ft
Width: 175 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Siri Airport

Overview

Siri Airport serves the United Arab Emirates region, situated at a low elevation of 43 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 25.908899, 54.539398, this medium-sized airport accommodates various aviation operations with a single runway (12/30) measuring 8,345 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly marginal visual flight rules (MVFR) conditions, representing 43.6% of recorded meteorological data. Temperatures average 27.9°C, with seasonal variations ranging from 16°C to 37°C. Pilots can expect consistent northeastern winds at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots.

Notable Features

The airport experiences calm wind conditions 5.4% of the time, with a consistently favorable wind orientation for runway 12/30. Average crosswind on the primary runway is modest at 5.1 knots. Visibility remains consistently high, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the best months for visual flight conditions, with optimal weather predictability. Runway 12/30 demonstrates 100% wind favorability, suggesting reliable approach and departure conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable meteorological parameters and prepare for potential northeastern wind influences during flight operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.