Nashik Airport

VAOZ / ISK

Nasik, IN

Last Updated
Jun 7, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 28°C
10 kt
270°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAOZ 071700Z 27010KT 6000 FEW030 SCT250 28/28 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,900 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,900 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,900 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Nashik Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 8.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 10 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft, scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 28°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 16:00Z and 17:00Z.

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 narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
948 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,900 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,968 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,984 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VAOZ 071400Z 0715/0803 30010KT 6000 SCT030 FEW030CB SCT300 TEMPO 0716/0717 30015G25KT 5000 TSRA BECMG 0717/0718 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOZ
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,843 ft 148 ft CON/ASP 85°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAOZ

6,974 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.2%
MVFR
81.7%
IFR
15.9%
LIFR
2.2%

Nashik Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 100 knots. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 100 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
19.5%
N
4.8%
S
2.1%
W
26.3%
NE
7.4%
NW
24.4%
SE
11.5%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 5°C to 41°C
5°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,974 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nashik Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAOZ
IATA Code: ISK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,900 ft MSL

Location

City: Nasik
Country: IN
Latitude: 20.119101°
Longitude: 73.912903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON/ASP
ILS: No

About Nashik Airport

Overview

Nashik Airport serves the city of Nashik in Maharashtra, India, situated at an elevation of 1900 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 20.119101, 73.912903, this medium-sized airport primarily supports regional and general aviation operations. The airport features a single runway (09/27) with a substantial length of 9,843 feet constructed of concrete and asphalt surfaces.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 75.4% of observations indicating MVFR and 21.1% IFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 5.3 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 42 knots. Temperature variations range from 5°C to 32°C, with an average of 22.9°C, suggesting potential for significant temperature-related performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 1900 feet MSL suggests surrounding terrain variations that pilots should evaluate during approach and departure. Wind data indicates a remarkably consistent prevailing wind from 90 degrees (east), with only 0.7% calm periods. Crosswind components are relatively mild, averaging 2.2 knots across the runway.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind observations compatible with runway heading. January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (0% below 3SM) and rare fog occurrences (0.3%).

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.