Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

VANP / NAG

Nagpur, IN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
40°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
60°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VANP 220930Z 06007KT 5000 HZ FEW020 SCT025 40/05 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,033 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,033 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,533 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 7 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 40°C (104°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

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
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,033 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,281 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,529 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +27.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VANP 220500Z 2206/2312 35008KT 5000 HZ FEW020 FEW030TCU SCT100 TEMPO 2209/2213 33015G25KT 2500 -TSRA SCT020 FEW030CB BKN100 BECMG 2216/2218 34008G18KT 4000 HZ FEW100 BECMG 2302/2304 36009KT 5000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:02Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANP
09 ✈️
27
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,358 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
14/32 10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 143°
0.9 kt 6.9 kt
83° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VANP

9,865 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
40.8%
IFR
55%
LIFR
4.2%

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 59.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.7%
NE
11.7%
E
12.5%
SE
3.9%
S
4.8%
SW
3.9%
W
8.6%
NW
20%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 8°C to 43°C
8°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,865 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VANP
IATA Code: NAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,033 ft MSL

Location

City: Nagpur
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.092199°
Longitude: 79.047203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

Overview

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport serves Nagpur, Maharashtra, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at an elevation of 1033 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central India. Its two substantial runways (6358ft and 10500ft) support a range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 65.3% of observations indicating IFR and 6.1% LIFR status. Temperature variations range from 8°C to 34°C with an average of 22.4°C. Wind conditions are generally mild, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 3.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways (09/27 and 14/32) with excellent wind alignment. Both runways demonstrate near-perfect wind favorability, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions. The runways offer minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 2.4 knots for 09/27 and 1.9 knots for 14/32. Pilots can expect predictable wind and visibility conditions conducive to safe operations.

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.