Ludhiana Airport

VILD / LUH

, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
330°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VILD 040800Z 33003KT 5000 HZ NSC 29/13 Q1013

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VILD 040500Z 0406/0415 VRB02KT 5000 HZ NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:42Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILD
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,800 ft 98 ft ASP 119°
2.6 kt 1.5 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 - VILD

755 observations | Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
42%
LIFR
33.6%

Ludhiana Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 75.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 2.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 4°C and 32°C with an average of 19.6°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 15.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 2.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 7 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
6.8%
E
11.4%
SE
4.8%
S
10.7%
SW
3%
W
19.1%
NW
23.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: 4°C to 32°C
4°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 15.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.1 kt

Statistics computed from 755 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ludhiana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VILD
IATA Code: LUH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 834 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: IN
Latitude: 30.854700°
Longitude: 75.952599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,800 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ludhiana Airport

Overview

Ludhiana Airport (VILD) serves the Punjab region in northern India, situated at an elevation of 834 feet MSL near the city of Ludhiana. As a medium airport with a single 4,800-foot asphalted runway (12/30), the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ludhiana Airport are predominantly challenging, with instrument flight rules (IFR) or low instrument flight rules (LIFR) accounting for 81.6% of observed conditions. Winter months like January offer the most favorable visual flight conditions, while fog is present in 20.7% of observations. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 32°C, with an average of 19.1°C, indicating significant seasonal temperature variations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly northwestern winds with an average speed of 2.1 knots and maximum gusts of 7 knots. Wind calm conditions occur in 5.5% of observations. The geographic location suggests potential terrain and atmospheric interactions that could influence local weather patterns and flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions in 100% of observations and minimal average crosswind of 1 knot. Pilots should anticipate primarily instrument flight conditions and prepare accordingly, with particular attention to potential reduced visibility and fog potential during approach and landing.

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
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.