Tezu Airport

VETJ / TEI

Tezu, IN

Last Updated
Apr 12, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 16 hours ago
07:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
0 kt
3 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VETJ 120730Z 00000KT 3000 -RA SCT018 FEW025CB BKN090 21/18 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 800 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,600 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,300 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,800 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Tezu Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 15.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 9000 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 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain, Light Rain, Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (800 ft)
Pressure Alt
898 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,810 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VETJ 122300Z 1300/1309 25005KT 2500 RA SCT018 FEW025CB BKN090 BECMG 1304/1306 27005KT 3000 -RA BR SCT018 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:18Z BASE
+0h
IFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Rain
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ETJ
14
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/22 4,500 ft 0 ft
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VETJ

3,102 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
64.7%
IFR
34%
LIFR
1.3%

Tezu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 35.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 95.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 34°C with an average of 21.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 6 kt
Calm Winds: 95.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.7%
NE
0.4%
E
0.5%
SE
0.4%
S
0.2%
SW
0.1%
W
0.9%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.9°C
Range: 10°C to 34°C
10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,102 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tezu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VETJ
IATA Code: TEI
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 800 ft MSL

Location

City: Tezu
Country: IN
Latitude: 27.941200°
Longitude: 96.134399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 14/22
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Tezu Airport

Tezu Airport (VETJ/TEI) is located in Tezu, IN at an elevation of 800 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/22), with the longest at 4,500 feet.

Weather Profile

VETJ is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 3,102 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 35.3% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VETJ come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 3.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (95.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.7 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 34°C (93°F), averaging 21.9°C (71°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.22 inHg (339-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,102 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.