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.

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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

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