Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (OIGG)
Medium airport · Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Sardar-e-Jangal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIGG |
| IATA | RAS |
| Elevation | -40 ft (-12 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°19'24" E 49°37'4" 37.32333, 49.61778 |
| Location | Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,571 ft (2917 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport at a glance
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is a medium airport in Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as RAS. The field elevation of -40 ft (-12 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIGG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 9,571 ft (2917 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIGG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsar Airport | OINR | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Qazvin Airport | OIIK | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Zanjan Airport | OITZ | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Ardabil Airport | OITL | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Nowshahr Airport | OINN | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -40 ft field elevation of Sardar-e-Jangal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 64 airports and airfields we list for Iran — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sardar-e-Jangal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is OIGG, and its IATA code is RAS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport above sea level?
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport sits at an elevation of -40 feet (-12 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.3233, 49.6178 — in Rasht, Gilan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramsar Airport, about 106 km away.
Does OIGG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIGG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Sardar-e-Jangal Airport?
Sardar-e-Jangal Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,571 ft (2917 m) with a ASP surface.