Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

OIGG / RAS

Rasht, IR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIGG 041000Z 04004KT 9999 SCT020TCU SCT080 30/21 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: -40 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,960 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,960 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft (TCU), scattered at 8,000 ft. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OIGG 040835Z 0409/0418 05008KT 7000 FEW020CB SCT025 SCT070 TEMPO 0409/0415 03014KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:19Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IGG
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,571 ft 148 ft ASP 93°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIGG

7,249 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.6%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, July, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 43.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.5%
N
7.6%
S
3.9%
W
16.5%
NE
8.6%
NW
6.6%
SE
1.7%
SW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: -1°C to 34°C
-1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

June July April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,249 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIGG
IATA Code: RAS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: -40 ft MSL

Location

City: Rasht
Country: IR
Latitude: 37.323333°
Longitude: 49.617778°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,571 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

Overview

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport serves the Rasht region in Iran, positioned at a unique negative elevation of -40 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local Gilan province, supporting regional transportation and connectivity needs in northern Iran.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 44.5% VFR days and an additional 26.2% marginal VFR conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270° with an average speed of 6.9 knots, and notably calm 49.5% of the time, providing stable approach conditions across the majority of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 9,571 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location near the Caspian Sea coast suggests potential for rapid weather transitions and the need for careful pre-flight weather monitoring, particularly given the temperature range from -1°C to 30°C.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 3.3 knots. January, September, and October represent the statistically best months for visual flight conditions, with consistently clear weather and minimal fog occurrence (only 2.3% of observations).

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

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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.