Cooch Behar Airport

VECO / COH

Cooch Behar, IN

Last Updated
Apr 11, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
12:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
2 kt
180°
3 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VECO 111200Z 18002KT 3000 HZ FEW020 27/19 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 138 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,138 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Cooch Behar Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 11.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Rain, 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
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: 1,799 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR VECO 112300Z 1200/1209 06005KT 2500 HZ FEW020 BECMG 1203/1205 4000 HZ FEW020 SCT100 BECMG 1207/1209 12005KT 5000 -RA HZ SCT018 BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR 60° 5 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Haze
03:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
07:00Z BECMG
+8h
MVFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Rain, 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: 22
3,500 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
1.5 kt 1.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VECO

2,311 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
16%
IFR
68.6%
LIFR
15.4%

Cooch Behar Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 84% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 23.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.9%
N
5.6%
S
7.9%
W
6.1%
NE
25.4%
NW
2.4%
SE
4.5%
SW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,311 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 2,311 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 84% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% 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 3.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.5% 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 25°C (77°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 2,311 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.