Gautam Buddha International Airport

VNBW / BWA

Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), NP

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:00 UTC

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3kt
Variable
1 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,009
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEKI 030200Z VRB03KT 1000 BR SCT100 19/18 Q1009 BECMG 1500 BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 358ft
SCT 10,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,358ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (358 ft)
Pressure Alt
482 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,048 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEKI 021100Z 0212/0318 26006KT 3500 HZ FEW020 SCT100 BECMG 0218/0220 2500 BR BECMG 0300/0302 26004KT 1500 BR NSC BECMG 0304/0306 2500 BR BECMG 0308/0310 27007KT 4000 HZ BECMG 0316/0318 VRB03KT 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:39Z BASE
+0h
IFR 260° 6kt
Visibility: 3.5 km
Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist
08:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR 270° 7kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

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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.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.