Urmia Airport

OITR / OMH

Urmia, IR

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
12 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITR 142300Z 23012KT 9999 FEW040 SCT180 17/05 Q1009 A2981

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,343 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,343 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,343 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Urmia Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 12 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,000 ft, scattered at 18,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Showers RA/TS, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers RA/TS between 02:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 09:00Z and 00:00Z.

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.

QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
197 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,481 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 25,763 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OITR 141730Z 1418/1524 25008KT 8000 FEW035CB SCT040 SCT110 TEMPO 1502/1509 6000 -SHRA/TS SCT030CB BKN035 BKN100 TEMPO 1509/1524 24012G24KT 4000 TSRA SCT030CB BKN035 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: 8 km
02:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers RA/TS
09:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITR
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
10,658 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
11.3 kt 4.1 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 - OITR

6,238 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.8%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
13.7%
LIFR
4.9%

Urmia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
10.5%
E
12.4%
SE
7.3%
S
6.3%
SW
12%
W
34%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -12°C to 30°C
-12°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,238 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Urmia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITR
IATA Code: OMH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,343 ft MSL

Location

City: Urmia
Country: IR
Latitude: 37.668098°
Longitude: 45.068699°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,658 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Urmia Airport

Overview

Urmia Airport serves the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia, situated at an elevation of 4343 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure, connecting the urban center with broader transportation networks in a strategically important geographical region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Urmia Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 58.7% of the time and instrument meteorological conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -12°C to 30°C, with an average of 7.7°C, suggesting pilots should be prepared for diverse thermal environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 03/21 measuring 10,658 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface. Its geographic coordinates at 37.668098, 45.068699 place it in a region characterized by western prevailing winds averaging 5 knots, with occasional gusts reaching up to 39 knots and calm conditions present 5.3% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of merely 3.3 knots. Pilots can expect most favorable visual flight conditions during September, October, and January, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

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.