Qeshm International Airport (GSM / OIKQ) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Qeshm(Dayrestan), Iran, Islamic Republic of
Qeshm
GSM/OIKQ
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 03:49 local
- Active runway
- 23
- METAR wind
- 150° @ 10 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 23 - sunny side
- Sun
- 91° / -28°
Wind vector · +2 kt headwind
MVFR
Night
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Best Qeshm (GSM) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
Live weather
MVFR150° @ 10 kt
33°C · 3.7 sm · 1013 hPa
FEW025
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at GSM, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 23 - sunny side Runway 23 | SIDE LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | BACKLIT / GLARE | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-09:00 local. Avoid 14:00-17:00 harsh backlit contrast. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 23 · Dep 23
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 50° | 13,864 ft | -1.7 kt | 9.8 kt | Standby |
| 23 | 230° | 13,864 ft | +1.7 kt | 9.8 kt | Both |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Qeshm (OIKQ)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 119.950 | Assigned |
| Approach | 120.800 | Assigned |
| Departure | 125.250 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.600 | Assigned |
| Delivery | 128.350 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 132.900 | Assigned |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Qeshm (GSM/OIKQ)
Which runway is active at Qeshm (GSM/OIKQ) right now?
As of Tue 27 Oct, 14:30 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 23. The METAR wind is 150° at 10 kt. 23 shows +1.7 kt headwind and 9.8 kt crosswind from the left. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Qeshm (GSM) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 121° azimuth and 25° elevation. Short final 23 - sunny side scores 88/100, 1234 m from runway 23, view bearing 259.3°, best as a morning spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 248° and 13°. Short final 23 - sunny side scores 71/100 on a 200.8° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Qeshm International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Qeshm International Airport (GSM/OIKQ) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 0 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at OIKQ spotting locations?
OIKQ spotting locations sun direction: Short final 23 - sunny side (runway 23) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, SIDE LIGHT at midday, and BACKLIT / GLARE in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 07:00-09:00 local. Avoid 14:00-17:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Qeshm (GSM)?
Short final 23 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 23 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Qeshm (OIKQ)?
This airport did not publish tower or ATIS frequencies in the open feed. Use the charted tower and ATIS, and remember online streams lag by 30 seconds or more.
How do I know when Qeshm (GSM) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 150° at 10 kt, so 23 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/OIKQ#runway-alerts