Niš Constantine the Great Airport

LYNI / INI

Niš, RS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
3 kt
110°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LYNI 040200Z 11003KT CAVOK 04/03 Q1028 NOSIG
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (648 ft)
Pressure Alt
206 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -958 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LYNI 032300Z 0400/0424 08004KT 9999 SCT080 TX18/0414Z TN01/0405Z TEMPO 0404/0407 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YNI
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LYNI

7,722 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.8%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
3.2%

Niš Constantine the Great Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 10.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
7.9%
E
23.1%
SE
9.1%
S
9.1%
SW
2.5%
W
2.6%
NW
27.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -10°C to 33°C
-10°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,722 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Niš Constantine the Great Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LYNI
IATA Code: INI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 648 ft MSL

Location

City: Niš
Country: RS
Latitude: 43.337009°
Longitude: 21.854510°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Niš Constantine the Great Airport

Overview

Niš Constantine the Great Airport serves the city of Niš in Serbia, positioned at an elevation of 648 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-level aviation operations with a substantial runway 11/29 measuring 8,202 feet in length, capable of handling various aircraft types. Its strategic location in southeastern Serbia provides critical regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LYNI are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 64.4% of observations supporting VFR conditions. Temperature ranges widely from -10°C to 33°C, with an average of 8.3°C, presenting potential thermal variability for pilots. Wind patterns are consistently northwest (315°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots, and calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning at coordinates 43.337009, 21.854510 places it in a region with moderate terrain characteristics. Runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a low average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with high visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (4.9%). The extensive runway length provides substantial operational flexibility, while the prevailing northwest winds suggest routine approaches from the northwest sector. Minimal instrument meteorological conditions (8.4% IFR, 3.5% LIFR) indicate generally reliable visual navigation opportunities.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.