Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

VILK / LKO

Lucknow, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
290°
3.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VILK 041630Z 29004KT 3500 HZ NSC 22/18 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (410 ft)
Pressure Alt
478 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,416 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VILK 041400Z 0415/0424 27005KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 0422/0424 VRB02KT 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:54Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
22:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ILK
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,996 ft 148 ft PEM 89°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VILK

7,488 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
15.7%
IFR
59.8%
LIFR
24.5%

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 84.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 67 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.7% 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: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 67 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
3.8%
E
7.1%
SE
3.8%
S
1.6%
SW
5%
W
41.9%
NW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.7°C
Range: 5°C to 36°C
5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 10.7%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,488 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VILK
IATA Code: LKO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 410 ft MSL

Location

City: Lucknow
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.760599°
Longitude: 80.889297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,996 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport

Overview

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport serves Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at 410 ft MSL with coordinates 26.760599, 80.889297, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a major metropolitan region in northern India. Its single runway (09/27) extends 8,996 feet and is constructed with a PEM (Portland Embankment Material) surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate challenging flight conditions, with 85.1% of recorded METARs requiring instrument flight rules (IFR or LIFR). Prevailing westerly winds average 5 knots but can reach up to 67 knots, suggesting potential wind shear considerations. Temperature variations range from 5°C to 36°C, with an average of 20.1°C, reflecting significant seasonal temperature fluctuations that pilots must anticipate.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (09/27) demonstrates near-perfect wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswinds average only 2.2 knots, providing relatively stable approach and departure environments. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of visibility below 3 miles, though fog occurs in 12.5% of observations.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for predominantly instrument meteorological conditions, with over 85% of observations requiring instrument flight rules. The runway's generous 8,996-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff options across varied 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
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.