Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

OIGG / RAS

Rasht, IR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIGG 141500Z 05004KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 24/12 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: -40 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,960 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,960 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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: Mist, Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 22:00Z and 04:00Z. There is a 40% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

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 142000Z 1421/1506 08008KT 7000 SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 1422/1504 3000 BR BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 1500/1503 0500 FG BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:29Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

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°
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 - OIGG

5,528 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.8%
MVFR
26%
IFR
21.7%
LIFR
4.5%

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 44.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 44.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
5.8%
E
5%
SE
1.2%
S
4.7%
SW
4.7%
W
20.4%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -1°C to 34°C
-1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

April January May

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 5,528 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.