Maharana Pratap Airport

VAUD / UDR

Udaipur, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
2 kt
250°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAUD 041500Z 25002KT 5000 HZ NSC 24/11 Q1016 NOSIG
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,684 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,602 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,086 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAUD 041700Z 0418/0524 32004KT 2500 HZ BR NSC BECMG 0502/0504 32006KT 4000 HZ NSC BECMG 0504/0506 VRB03KT 6000 NSC BECMG 0515/0517 32004KT 3000 HZ NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:29Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 4 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Haze, Mist
02:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 320° 6 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUD
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,484 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
2.0 kt 0.3 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 - VAUD

5,156 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
33.3%
IFR
50.4%
LIFR
16.3%

Maharana Pratap Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 66.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 54 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 54 kt
Calm Winds: 22.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.2%
NE
18.7%
E
10.5%
SE
6.4%
S
8%
SW
9.7%
W
7.9%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.4°C
Range: 1°C to 33°C
1°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

October January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,156 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maharana Pratap Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAUD
IATA Code: UDR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,684 ft MSL

Location

City: Udaipur
Country: IN
Latitude: 24.617701°
Longitude: 73.896103°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,484 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maharana Pratap Airport

Overview

Maharana Pratap Airport serves Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan, India. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 1,684 feet MSL, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports both commercial and potential general aviation operations in this part of western India.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Maharana Pratap Airport demonstrate significant variability, with instrument flight rules (IFR) dominating 51.2% of observations and marginal VFR conditions present 31.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 33°C, with an average of 21.5°C, while winds predominantly come from the northeast at an average of 3.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) measuring 7,484 feet with an asphalt surface. Its geographical location at 24.617701, 73.896103 places it in a region with relatively stable wind patterns, with calm conditions observed 22.8% of the time. Pilots should note the airport's moderate elevation and potential for thermal variations typical of Rajasthan's terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. October, January, and September represent the best months for visual flight conditions, providing optimal flying opportunities. Pilots should prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR and low IFR conditions predominating over half of the observed periods.

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.