Keshod Airport

VAKS / IXK

Keshod, IN

Last Updated
Mar 3, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 20 hours ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
240°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAKS 031030Z 24010KT 5000 FU NSC 34/15 Q1010

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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°
9.8 kt 1.7 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 - VAKS

969 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.3%
MVFR
84.4%
IFR
14.3%
LIFR
0.9%

Keshod Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.2%
NE
28.6%
E
12.2%
SE
2.1%
S
5.1%
SW
4.5%
W
12.5%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 17°C to 36°C
17°C 36°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: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 969 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.