Aurangabad Airport

VAAU / IXU

Aurangabad, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
50°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAAU 041030Z 05003KT 5000 HZ NSC 36/12 Q1013 NOSIG
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,911 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,919 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,898 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +24.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAAU 040800Z 0409/0418 05010KT 5000 HZ FU NSC BECMG 0413/0415 03006KT 4000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze, Smoke
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AAU
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,314 ft 148 ft Macadam 89°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAAU

4,731 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
15%
IFR
79.8%
LIFR
5.1%

Aurangabad Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 84.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 2.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 59% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 36°C with an average of 24.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 2.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 59%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
2.7%
E
14.1%
SE
1.5%
S
2.1%
SW
2.2%
W
8.4%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.1°C
Range: 8°C to 36°C
8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,731 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aurangabad Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAAU
IATA Code: IXU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,911 ft MSL

Location

City: Aurangabad
Country: IN
Latitude: 19.862700°
Longitude: 75.398102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,314 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: Macadam
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aurangabad Airport

Overview

Aurangabad Airport serves the city of Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India, operating as a medium-sized airport at 1911 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 19.862700, 75.398102, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, supporting regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 77.4% of observations indicating IFR and 4.6% LIFR status. Temperature variations range from 8°C to 33°C, with an average of 23.7°C. Wind patterns are characterized by easterly prevailing winds at an average of 2.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 57.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 09/27, constructed of macadam surface and extending 9,314 feet in length. The terrain surrounding Aurangabad Airport is relatively stable, with the airport elevation providing a moderate operational environment. Prevailing winds consistently favor the existing runway orientation, with 100% wind alignment.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 presents minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of only 1.2 knots. January, September, and October offer the most favorable visual flight conditions. Pilots should prepare for primarily instrument meteorological conditions and be equipped for potential reduced visibility scenarios.

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
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.