Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

VANP / NAG

Nagpur, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
06:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
350°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VANP 040630Z 35006KT 5000 HZ NSC 34/05 Q1015 NOSIG
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,033 ft)
Pressure Alt
981 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,509 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VANP 040500Z 0406/0512 03005KT 4000 HZ/BR FEW100 BECMG 0410/0414 VRB04KT 5000 HZ/BR NSC BECMG 0418/0422 06005KT 4000 HZ/BR NSC BECMG 0502/0506 32005KT 4000 HZ/BR FEW100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:41Z BASE
+0h
IFR 30° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
HZ/BR
10:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 5 km
HZ/BR
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
IFR 60° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
HZ/BR

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 6,358 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
0.4 kt 6.0 kt
94° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 143°
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - VANP

7,702 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
29.1%
IFR
65.6%
LIFR
5.4%

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 71% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 8°C and 35°C with an average of 22.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 13.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
12.6%
E
14.1%
SE
3.8%
S
3.3%
SW
2.6%
W
6%
NW
19.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 8°C to 35°C
8°C 35°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: 2.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,702 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.