Biju Patnaik International Airport

VEBS / BBI

Bhubaneswar, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
7 kt
260°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBS 040900Z 26007KT 5000 HZ NSC 36/08 Q1007 NOSIG
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (138 ft)
Pressure Alt
326 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,879 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEBS 040800Z 0409/0418 25004KT 4000 HZ NSC BECMG 0412/0414 17005KT 3000 HZ SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:35Z BASE
+0h
IFR 250° 4 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBS
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,524 ft 150 ft BIT 51°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
14/32 9,003 ft 150 ft BIT 144°
3.1 kt 6.3 kt
116° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBS

7,640 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
72.2%
LIFR
19.9%

Biju Patnaik International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 92.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 13% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 23.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 13%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.5%
NE
13.7%
E
7.9%
SE
6.4%
S
9.6%
SW
3%
W
6.3%
NW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.5°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,640 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biju Patnaik International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBS
IATA Code: BBI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 138 ft MSL

Location

City: Bhubaneswar
Country: IN
Latitude: 20.244400°
Longitude: 85.817802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,524 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Biju Patnaik International Airport

Overview

Biju Patnaik International Airport serves Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state in eastern India. Located at 138 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and national air transportation with two bituminous runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) dominate the airport's weather profile, with 72.3% of observations requiring instrument conditions and an additional 20.6% classified as Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR). Temperature variations range from 10°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.3°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 measuring 4,524 feet and 14/32 extending 9,003 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 3.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots and calm conditions occurring 12.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (2.4kt for 05/23 and 2.1kt for 14/32). Pilots can expect consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (4.6%), with January, September, and October offering the most favorable VFR conditions.

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.