Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport

VAAH / AMD

Ahmedabad, IN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
37°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
220°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAAH 221000Z 22011KT 5000 FU NSC 37/09 Q1005 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 11 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 37°C (99°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Smoke, Haze, Smoke.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (189 ft)
Pressure Alt
437 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,122 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAAH 220800Z 2209/2218 25008KT 5000 FU NSC BECMG 2213/2215 32009KT 4000 HZ FU BECMG 2216/2218 27008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:12Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Smoke
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 320° 9 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze, Smoke
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 270° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAH
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
11,447 ft 150 ft PEM 45°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAAH

9,589 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
81.2%
LIFR
5.5%

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 86.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 40°C with an average of 24.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 13.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
24.8%
E
13.6%
SE
3%
S
7.2%
SW
7.1%
W
11.4%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.9°C
Range: 11°C to 40°C
11°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,589 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAAH
IATA Code: AMD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 189 ft MSL

Location

City: Ahmedabad
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.077200°
Longitude: 72.634697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,447 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport

Overview

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport serves Ahmedabad, Gujarat, functioning as a medium-sized international airport situated at 189 feet above mean sea level. The airport's single runway 05/23 extends 11,447 feet, accommodating various commercial and cargo aircraft operations in western India.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, with 83% of observations requiring instrument navigation and only 10.2% marginal VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots and calm periods occurring 11.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location experiences significant temperature variations, ranging from 11°C to 39°C with an average of 23.7°C. Visibility remains consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrences (0.8%) and no significant low visibility events recorded.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% compatible wind conditions and an average crosswind component of just 2.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during January, September, and October, which represent the best VFR months for operations at this airport.

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

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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.