Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

OIGG / RAS

Rasht, IR

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIGG 042200Z 00000KT CAVOK 23/23 Q1004

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Fog, Mist, Fog, Drizzle. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 21:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog, Drizzle between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 041930Z 0421/0506 24008KT 7000 FEW020 TEMPO 0421/0424 0800 FG BKN008 FEW025CB TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 BR BKN015 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 0700 FG DZ BKN005 FEW025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
00:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.7 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Fog, Drizzle

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 9,571 ft 148 ft ASP 93°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
93° 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.