Bilaspur Airport

VEBU / PAB

Bilaspur, IN

Last Updated
Apr 23, 04:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
04:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
300°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBU 230430Z 30003KT 5000 HZ FEW100 38/12 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 899 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,899 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bilaspur Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 10,000 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 38°C (100°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (899 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,027 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,003 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +24.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBU
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,035 ft 82 ft ASP 168°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBU

3,300 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
58.2%
IFR
41.8%
LIFR
0%

Bilaspur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 41.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 10°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 19.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.4%
NE
9%
E
10.9%
SE
3.6%
S
8.3%
SW
6%
W
12.7%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 10°C to 43°C
10°C 43°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,300 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bilaspur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBU
IATA Code: PAB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 899 ft MSL

Location

City: Bilaspur
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.988400°
Longitude: 82.111000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,035 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bilaspur Airport

Overview

Bilaspur Airport serves the urban region of Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, India, situated at an elevation of 899 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical regional connectivity in central India, supporting both civilian and potential military aviation operations in this strategically located area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bilaspur Airport demonstrate significant variability, with 56.7% of observations classified as MVFR and 43.2% as IFR. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 4.2 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from 10°C to 34°C and an average of 25.1°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for aviation.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 5,035 feet with an asphalt surface, positioned to take advantage of consistent wind patterns. Geographically located at coordinates 21.988400, 82.111000, the airport is embedded in the central Indian terrain, which may present subtle terrain considerations for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with a 100% favorable wind profile and minimal average crosswind of 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during January, September, and October, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and negligible fog occurrence.

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.