Mehrabad International Airport (OIII)
Tehran, Iran · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OIII
IATA
THR
City
Tehran
Country
Iran
Region
Middle East
Elevation
3,962 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
35.6892, 51.3136
Overview
Tehran city airport at high elevation for domestic flights. Dense altitude awareness critical.
Current Weather at OIII
Pilots flying into or out of Mehrabad 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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR OIII 030900Z 18008KT 9999 FEW040 30/M01 Q1018 A3006 NOSIGWind 180° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 18
Current TAF
TAF OIII 030530Z 0306/0412 13007KT 8000 FEW040 TEMPO 0309/0316 24010KT FEW035TCUDecode METAR for OIII
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Mehrabad International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OIII. 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 OIII. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tehran. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Mehrabad 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 Mehrabad International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OIII include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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