Cooch Behar Airport

VECO / COH

Cooch Behar, IN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
130°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VECO 050800Z 13003KT 4000 HZ NSC 31/16 Q1008 NOSIG
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (138 ft)
Pressure Alt
296 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,249 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VECO 050200Z 0503/0512 16005KT 3000 HZ FEW100 BECMG 0507/0509 24005KT 5000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:53Z BASE
+0h
IFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECO
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
3,500 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VECO

1,906 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
63.6%
LIFR
17.8%

Cooch Behar Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 81.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.9% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 24.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 26.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
23.3%
E
13.3%
SE
3.8%
S
6.8%
SW
10.3%
W
6.9%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,906 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cooch Behar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VECO
IATA Code: COH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 138 ft MSL

Location

City: Cooch Behar
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.330500°
Longitude: 89.467201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cooch Behar Airport

Cooch Behar Airport (VECO/COH) is located in Cooch Behar, IN at an elevation of 138 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

VECO is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 1,906 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 81.4% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VECO come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 3.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 10°C (50°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 24.7°C (76°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.99 to 10.22 inHg (338-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,906 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.