Mahshahr Airport

OIAM / MRX

Mahshahr, IR

Last Updated
May 15, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
300°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIAM 150500Z 30006KT 7000 NSC 31/09 Q1005

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mahshahr Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAM
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,874 ft 148 ft ASP 137°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIAM

4,445 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.7%
MVFR
19.8%
IFR
15.9%
LIFR
3.5%

Mahshahr Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 33.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
1%
E
4.7%
SE
8.6%
S
6.5%
SW
3.4%
W
6%
NW
28%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.8°C
Range: 1°C to 47°C
1°C 47°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,445 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mahshahr Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIAM
IATA Code: MRX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Mahshahr
Country: IR
Latitude: 30.556200°
Longitude: 49.151901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mahshahr Airport

Overview

Mahshahr Airport serves the industrial region of southwestern Iran, located in Khuzestan Province near the Persian Gulf. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical infrastructure for regional transportation and industrial logistics in this petroleum-rich area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 56.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions present for an additional 21.1% of observations. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 47°C, with an average of 21.3°C, suggesting significant thermal variations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 8,874 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northwest (315°) at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 36.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 2.6 knots. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, presenting optimal conditions for approach and departure 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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.