Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

VEBN / VNS

Varanasi, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 01:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
01:30Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
90°
2.5 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBN 150130Z 09006KT 2500 HZ NSC 29/24 Q1001 BECMG 3000 HZ

Weather Briefing

IFR

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with clear skies and 2.5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 6 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2.5 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

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

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (266 ft)
Pressure Alt
634 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,378 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEBN 142300Z 1500/1606 09005KT 2500 HZ NSC BECMG 1504/1506 VRB02KT 5000 HZ BECMG 1516/1518 3000 HZ BECMG 1600/1602 VRB02KT 2500 HZ BECMG 1604/1606 31005KT 5000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:42Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
EBN
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 7,238 ft 150 ft ASP 93°
↑ 6.0 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 - VEBN

4,364 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
8.3%
IFR
58%
LIFR
33.6%

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 91.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 16.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 26.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
5.6%
E
12.8%
SE
2.7%
S
1.9%
SW
9.6%
W
29.3%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.4°C
Range: 5°C to 43°C
5°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 16.4%

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,364 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBN
IATA Code: VNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 266 ft MSL

Location

City: Varanasi
Country: IN
Latitude: 25.452129°
Longitude: 82.861805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,238 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@6kt
Density Alt
266ft, 29°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
Browse airports

Nearby Airports

VIAL N/A
Prayagraj Airport
61nm
113km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

Overview

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport serves Varanasi, a significant city in Uttar Pradesh, India. Located at 266 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and potentially limited commercial aviation operations with a single runway 09/27 measuring 7,238 feet in asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 46% IFR and 51.9% LIFR conditions reported. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 34°C, with an average of 19.3°C, creating variable atmospheric conditions. January, September, and October demonstrate the most favorable visual flight conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 25.452129, 82.861805, the airport's wind profile shows a westerly prevailing wind at 270° with an average speed of 4.3 knots and maximum gusts of 15 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 32.4% of the time, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and fog present in 26.9% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 1.6 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility and instrument conditions, particularly during periods outside the recommended VFR months, and prepare accordingly with appropriate instrument flight capabilities.

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.

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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.