Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport

VIDN / DED

Dehradun (Jauligrant), IN

Last Updated
Feb 28, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 97 hours ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
9 kt
290°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIDN 280900Z 29009KT 5000 HZ FEW030 28/04 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,831 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,831 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
947 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,831 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,989 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,988 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VIDN 040500Z 0406/0415 26003KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 0410/0412 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:30Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 3 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IDN
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 79°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VIDN

311 observations | Oct 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
46.3%
IFR
53.4%
LIFR
0.3%

Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 53.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 3.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 30°C with an average of 23.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 3.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
26.2%
E
4.5%
SE
7.4%
S
11%
SW
12%
W
26.9%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.2°C
Range: 7°C to 30°C
7°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 311 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIDN
IATA Code: DED
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,831 ft MSL

Location

City: Dehradun (Jauligrant)
Country: IN
Latitude: 30.189243°
Longitude: 78.176651°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport

Overview

Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport serves the Uttarakhand region, situated at an elevation of 1,831 feet MSL near the city of Dehradun. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mountainous northern Indian region, connecting the area to major metropolitan centers. Its single runway 08/26 offers a 7,000-foot asphalted surface for regional and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate challenging approach conditions, with 53.6% IFR and 46.1% MVFR days throughout the year. The airport experiences consistent northeastern winds averaging 3.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 30°C and an average of 23.2°C. January, October, and November offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions with highest visibility and most stable weather patterns.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 30.189243, 78.176651, the airport is positioned in a mountainous terrain that can generate complex local wind and visibility conditions. The airport's elevation and geographic location suggest potential for terrain-induced weather variations and turbulence, particularly during seasonal transitions. Pilots should anticipate potential orographic effects typical of himalayan foothills.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.9 knots. The consistent northeastern wind direction provides predictable approach characteristics. Pilots should maintain heightened situational awareness due to the potential for rapidly changing mountain weather conditions, despite generally stable wind patterns.

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.