Zahedan International Airport (OIZH)
Zahedan, Iran · Middle East
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
OIZH
IATA
ZAH
City
Zahedan
Country
Iran
Region
Middle East
Elevation
4,564 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
29.4757, 60.9062
Overview
Eastern Iran border airport at moderate elevation. Remote desert operations in Baluchistan.
Current Weather at OIZH
Pilots flying into or out of Zahedan 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 OIZH 030900Z 07016KT 6000 NSC 35/04 Q1015 A3000 TEMPO SA 5000Wind 070° at 16 kt — likely active runway near heading 07
Current TAF
TAF OIZH 030530Z 0306/0412 04007KT 7000 NSC TEMPO 0307/0315 04018KT 5000 DUDecode METAR for OIZH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Zahedan International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for OIZH. 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 OIZH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Zahedan. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Zahedan 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 Zahedan International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OIZH 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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