Shahrud International Airport

OIMJ / RUD

Shahrud, IR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
4 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIMJ 040800Z 11004KT 9999 FEW035 31/M04 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,215 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,715 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Shahrud International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of -4°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

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMJ
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,157 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIMJ

2,488 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.8%

Shahrud International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.7%
N
20.5%
S
8%
W
5.5%
NE
25.9%
NW
5.7%
SE
2%
SW
16.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: -11°C to 38°C
-11°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,488 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shahrud International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIMJ
IATA Code: RUD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,215 ft MSL

Location

City: Shahrud
Country: IR
Latitude: 36.425301°
Longitude: 55.104198°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,157 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Shahrud International Airport

Shahrud International Airport (OIMJ/RUD) is located in Shahrud, IR at an elevation of 4,215 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 9,157 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,488 weather observations, OIMJ experiences excellent VFR conditions 92% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OIMJ come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 10 knots and recorded gusts up to 37 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 13.9°C (57°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,488 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.