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Weather Briefing
IFRDhanbad Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 3.5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 4.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east (100°) at 7 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 3.5 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
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3,728 ft | 93 ft | ASP | 72° |
↑ 6.1 kt
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↔ 3.5 kt
30° angle
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Dhanbad Airport - Airport Information
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About Dhanbad Airport
Overview
Dhanbad Airport serves the Dhanbad region in Jharkhand, India, positioned at coordinates 23.834000, 86.425301. As a medium airport situated at an elevation of 847 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the eastern Indian industrial corridor.
Flying Conditions
Located in a region with significant seasonal variation, Dhanbad Airport experiences diverse meteorological conditions throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts given the airport's terrain and elevation, with particular attention to wind patterns affecting the 07/25 runway orientation.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (07/25) measuring 3,728 feet long with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its elevation of 847 feet MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment, which requires standard terrain awareness and approach planning.
Approach Considerations
Runway 07/25 provides the primary approach avenue, with surface characteristics typical of an asphalt runway. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during approach, considering the airport's moderate elevation and potential regional atmospheric variations.
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