Sonari Airport

VEJS / IXW

Jamshedpur, IN

Last Updated
Mar 7, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
140°
1.1 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEJS 070300Z 14004KT 1100 R08/1500 BR FEW020 24/21 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 475 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,475 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEJS 070200Z 0703/0712 12005KT 1500 BR HZ FEW020 SCT100 BECMG 0705/0707 2800 HZ SCT020 BKN100 BECMG 0708/0710 34008KT 4500 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:56Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist, Haze
05:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2.8 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Haze
08:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 340° 8 kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EJS
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,010 ft 100 ft ASP 81°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEJS

2,192 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
19.8%
IFR
59.3%
LIFR
20.9%

Sonari Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 80.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 36°C with an average of 24.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 45.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
1.1%
E
6.4%
SE
5.4%
S
1.1%
SW
1.6%
W
13.8%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 9°C to 36°C
9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,192 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sonari Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEJS
IATA Code: IXW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 475 ft MSL

Location

City: Jamshedpur
Country: IN
Latitude: 22.813706°
Longitude: 86.168981°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,010 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sonari Airport

Overview

Sonari Airport serves Jamshedpur, located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. As a medium-sized airport situated at 475 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the regional transportation network. The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring 4,010 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sonari Airport are predominantly instrument flight rules (IFR), with 60.7% of observations indicating IFR and an additional 24.6% showing low IFR conditions. Temperature variations range from 9°C to 36°C, with an average of 24.1°C. January, September, and October offer the most favorable visual flight conditions, with the lowest likelihood of challenging weather.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly northwestern winds at 315 degrees, with an average speed of 3.5 knots and maximum gusts of 13 knots. Calm wind conditions are frequent, occurring 41.7% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of reduced visibility (fog present in only 5.5% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions that generally support straightforward approaches. The combination of good visibility and relatively stable wind patterns makes this runway consistently accessible across most weather conditions.

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
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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.