Cyrus The Great International Airport (OACI)
Shiraz, Iran · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OACI
IATA
CYZ
City
Shiraz
Country
Iran
Region
Middle East
Elevation
4,920 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
29.5392, 52.5899
Overview
Southern Iran airport at elevation near the Zagros Mountains with desert aviation conditions.
Current Weather at OACI
Pilots flying into or out of Cyrus The Great International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cyrus The Great International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OACI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for OACI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Shiraz. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cyrus The Great International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Cyrus The Great International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OACI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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