Karad Airport

VA1M

, IN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:30Z

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Currently using: VAKP
Weather Source: Kolhapur Airport (VAKP)
Distance: 38nm / 70km from VA1M

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
07:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
70°
7 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAKP 050730Z 07006KT 7000 NSC 33/05 Q1015 NOSIG
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,890 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,838 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,452 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAKP 050500Z 0506/0515 08010KT 5000 FU NSC BECMG 0509/0511 05008KT 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Smoke
09:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 50° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
A1M
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
 4,200 ft 100 ft ASP 96°
↑ 5.2 kt • ↔ 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Karad Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VA1M
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,890 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: IN
Latitude: 17.285900°
Longitude: 74.158096°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
70°@6kt
Density Alt
1890ft, 33°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

VAKP MVFR
Kolhapur Airport
38nm
70km
VARG N/A
Ratnagiri Airport
50nm
93km
VAPO N/A
Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station
79nm
146km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Karad Airport

Karad Airport (VA1M) is located in , IN at an elevation of 1,890 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 4,200 feet.

Airport Overview

Karad Airport serves in IN. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (10/28) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,200 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from VA1M, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Current: MVFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for hot weather ops
Temp: 33°C
How to Read TAF Forecasts
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TAF available
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.