Keshod Airport

VAKS / IXK

Keshod, IN

Last Updated
Apr 21, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 34 hours ago
11:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
10 kt
260°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAKS 211130Z 26010KT 5000 FU NSC 36/06 Q1006

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Keshod Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 34.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 10 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-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 36°C (97°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKS
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 50°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAKS

1,135 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.3%
MVFR
86.3%
IFR
12.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Keshod Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 40°C with an average of 29°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
25.3%
E
11.1%
SE
2%
S
4.8%
SW
5.8%
W
16.4%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°C
Range: 17°C to 40°C
17°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,135 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Keshod Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAKS
IATA Code: IXK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 167 ft MSL

Location

City: Keshod
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.317101°
Longitude: 70.270401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Keshod Airport

Overview

Keshod Airport (VAKS) is a medium-sized airport located in western India at an elevation of 167 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 21.317101, 70.270401, the airport serves the Keshod region with a single asphalt runway (05/23) measuring 4,500 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly Marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions, with 84.7% of observations falling in this category. The airport experiences a warm climate with average temperatures around 27.8°C, ranging from 17°C to 36°C. January, September, and October offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast (45°), with an average wind speed of 7.2 knots and maximum gusts up to 15 knots. The low incidence of low IFR (LIFR) conditions at 1.2% suggests generally stable weather patterns for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 3.5 knots. Pilots can expect good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no significant fog or low visibility events recorded in the available meteorological data.

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.