Gautam Buddha International Airport

VNBW / BWA

Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), NP

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Currently using: VEKI
Weather Source: Kushinagar International Airport (VEKI)
Distance: 51nm / 94km from VNBW

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
3kt
Variable
5 km
Visibility
9,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,006
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VEKI 141300Z VRB03KT 5000 BR SCT020 BKN090 27/26 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 358ft
SCT 2,000ft AGL
BKN 9,000ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,358ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,358ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (358 ft)
Pressure Alt
571 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,097 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEKI 141100Z 1412/1518 10006KT 4000 -RA BR SCT020 SCT100 TEMPO 1414/1418 3000 -TSRA -RA SCT020 FEW030CB BKN090 BECMG 1500/1502 4000 -RA BR SCT020 BKN090 TEMPO 1505/1509 FEW030CB BECMG 1511/1513 5000 BR HZ SCT020 SCT100 BECMG 1516/1518 07005KT 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:30Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 6kt
Visibility: 4 km
Light Rain, Mist
00:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 9,000ft
Light Rain, Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NBW
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 99° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gautam Buddha International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VNBW
IATA Code: BWA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 358 ft MSL

Location

City: Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa)
Country: NP
Latitude: 27.505328°
Longitude: 83.412594°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Gautam Buddha International Airport

Gautam Buddha International Airport (VNBW/BWA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), NP. The facility operates at an elevation of 358 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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