Is OIKB VFR or IFR right now?

OIKB is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at OIKB has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 170° at 8 kt, runway 21L gives a 6 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bandar Abbas International Airport have?

Bandar Abbas International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 12,008 ft (3,660 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at OIKB?

ATIS 128.65 MHz, Tower 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at OIKB?

On 2026-09-30, sunrise is at 02:06 UTC and sunset at 14:02 UTC; civil twilight ends at 14:25 UTC.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Bandar Abbas International Airport

Large International Airport · Bandar Abbas, 22, Iran

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Bandar Abbas International Airport. It's 90°F (feels like 113°F) with 79% humidity. Winds from 170° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOOIKBIATABND

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+4--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation22ft7 m

Longest runway12,008ft3,660 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates27.22, 56.3827°13'05.9"N 56°22'40.1"E

ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 6 h 0 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

90°F32°C · Dew 82°FFeels like 113°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

170° @ 8 kt

Visibility3.1 sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity79%
Altimeter29.74 inHg
Pressure1007 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR OIKB 291500Z 17008KT 5000 HZ NSC 32/28 Q1007 A2976 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind170° @ 8 kt

Visibility3.1 sm

Temperature90°F / 32°C

Dew point82°F · 79% RH

Altimeter29.74 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyClear

Observed 29 Sep 2026 15:00Z·Bandarabbass Intl, HR, IR·6 h 0 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Thu 00:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 04:00Z
IFRWind150° @ 8 ktVis2.5 smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherHaze, mist
Now
TemporaryTue 21:00Zuntil Wed 04:00Z
IFRVis1.2 smSkyScattered 3,000′WeatherMist
Now
BecomingWed 04:00Zuntil Wed 18:00Z
MVFRWind150° @ 8 ktVis3.7 smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherHaze, mist
TemporaryWed 06:00Zuntil Wed 15:00Z
Wind170° @ 18 kt
BecomingWed 18:00Zuntil Thu 00:00Z
MVFRWind150° @ 8 ktVis3.1 smSkyFew 3,000′WeatherHaze
TemporaryWed 22:00Zuntil Thu 00:00Z
IFRVis1.2 smSkyScattered 3,000′WeatherMist

RAW

TAF OIKB 291745Z 2918/3024 15008KT 4000 HZ/BR NSC
  TEMPO 2921/3004 2000 BR SCT030
  BECMG 3004/3006 6000
  TEMPO 3006/3015 17018KT
  BECMG 3018/3020 5000 HZ FEW030
  TEMPO 3022/3024 2000 BR SCT030

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:45Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

03R/21L

21L

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

★ Best

03R

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 21:00 UTC

What is the weather at Bandar Abbas International Airport (OIKB) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Bandar Abbas International Airport. It's 90°F (feels like 113°F) with 79% humidity. Winds from 170° at 8 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 15:00 UTC)
Is OIKB VFR or IFR right now?: OIKB is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at OIKB has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 170° at 8 kt, runway 21L gives a 6 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bandar Abbas International Airport have?: Bandar Abbas International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 12,008 ft (3,660 m). Field elevation is 22 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at OIKB?: ATIS 128.65 MHz, Tower 118.10 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at OIKB?: On 2026-09-30, sunrise is at 02:06 UTC and sunset at 14:02 UTC; civil twilight ends at 14:25 UTC.

Runways

2 total

03R/21L◐ lit

12,008 ft3,660 × 148 ft · Asphalt

03L/21R

11,341 ft3,457 × 98 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

ATIS128.65

Tower118.10

Approach124.20

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

BND

Bandar AbbassTACAN

113.10 MHz0.2 NM114° SE

BND

Bandar AbbassNDB

250 kHz1.0 NM263° W

BND

Bandar AbbassVOR-DME

117.20 MHz1.4 NM205° SW

KHM

DayrestanNDB-DME

233 kHz37.1 NM223° SW

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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