INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station

VOAR

Arakkonam, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 27 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
Variable
3.4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOAR 040400Z VRB03KT 3400 HZ FEW020 SCT090 28/17 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 265 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,265 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,265 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (265 ft)
Pressure Alt
213 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,837 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VOAR 041700Z 0418/0524 VRB02KT 3400 BR FEW020 SCT090 TEMPO 0423/0502 2400 BR BECMG 0504/0506 23006KT 4500 HZ BECMG 0508/0510 6000 BECMG 0514/0515 4500 HZ BECMG 0517/0518 VRB02KT 3400 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:54Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3.4 km
Mist
08:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
14:00Z BECMG
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Haze
17:00Z BECMG
+11h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3.4 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OAR
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 13,460 ft 155 ft PEM 59° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOAR

1,070 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
86.2%
LIFR
3.6%

INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 89.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 50 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 50 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
39%
E
17.4%
SE
3.1%
S
1.8%
SW
4.2%
W
5.6%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,070 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOAR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 265 ft MSL

Location

City: Arakkonam
Country: IN
Latitude: 13.071200°
Longitude: 79.691200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 13,460 ft
Width: 155 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station

INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IN AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

INS Rajali / Arakkonam Naval Air Station (VOAR) is located in Arakkonam, IN at an elevation of 265 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 13,460 feet.

Weather Profile

VOAR is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 1,070 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 89.8% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VOAR come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 50 knots. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 26.3°C (79°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.2 inHg (339-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,070 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.