Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

VEDG / RDP

Durgapur, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
12:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
60°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEDG 041230Z 06004KT 5000 HZ NSC 27/12 Q1009 NOSIG
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (300 ft)
Pressure Alt
428 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,940 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEDG 041100Z 0412/0518 33005KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 0413/0415 00000KT 3200 HZ BECMG 0501/0503 18005KT 1600 BR BECMG 0503/0505 3200 HZ BECMG 0508/0510 4500 HZ BECMG 0512/0514 12005KT FEW100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
01:00Z BECMG
+12h
LIFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 1.6 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EDG
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
9,186 ft 138 ft ASP
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEDG

4,310 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
66.6%
LIFR
19%

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 85.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 34°C with an average of 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.7%
NE
5.5%
E
8.2%
SE
2.4%
S
4.2%
SW
4%
W
12.3%
NW
30.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 5°C to 34°C
5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,310 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEDG
IATA Code: RDP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 300 ft MSL

Location

City: Durgapur
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.622500°
Longitude: 87.243000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

Overview

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport serves the Durgapur region in West Bengal, India, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 300 feet mean sea level. The airport is strategically located with coordinates 23.622500, 87.243000, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the industrial area surrounding Durgapur.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates challenging flight conditions, with 89.2% of observations requiring instrument flight rules (IFR or LIFR). Prevailing winds from the northwest at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional peaks to 14 knots, characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature variability ranges from 5°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.1°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34 extends 9,186 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial length for most aircraft operations. Wind data shows 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with only 8% fog occurrence.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable visual flight conditions at the airport. Pilots should anticipate predominantly instrument meteorological conditions, with only 10.9% of observations supporting marginal visual flight rules. The consistent northwest wind and extended runway provide predictable approach and departure parameters for most aircraft configurations.

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.