Vijayawada Airport

VOBZ / VGA

Gannavaram, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
250°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOBZ 041600Z 25004KT 5000 HZ NSC 25/21 Q1012 NOSIG
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (82 ft)
Pressure Alt
120 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,340 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOBZ 041700Z 0418/0524 25005KT 3000 HZ FEW020 TEMPO 0423/0503 VRB04KT 1500 BR SCT015 BECMG 0504/0506 16006KT 3000 HZ FEW020 BECMG 0506/0508 17006KT 6000 FEW020 BECMG 0518/0522 17005KT 3000 HZ FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
IFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze
23:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze
06:00Z BECMG
+9h
MVFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OBZ
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
11,023 ft 148 ft ASP 79°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOBZ

4,937 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
56.4%
IFR
31.9%
LIFR
11.7%

Vijayawada Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 43.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 14.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
12.7%
E
26.4%
SE
11.9%
S
6.9%
SW
3.1%
W
7.9%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,937 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vijayawada Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOBZ
IATA Code: VGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 82 ft MSL

Location

City: Gannavaram
Country: IN
Latitude: 16.530399°
Longitude: 80.796799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 11,023 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Vijayawada Airport

Overview

Vijayawada Airport serves the Krishna District region in Andhra Pradesh, India, positioned near the city of Gannavaram. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 11,023 feet, it supports regional and domestic commercial aviation operations. The airport sits at a modest elevation of 82 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with only 0% pure VFR days and substantial MVFR conditions at 58.2%. Pilots should anticipate challenging flight rules, with 30.9% IFR and 10.9% LIFR periods. Temperature ranges broadly from 16°C to 36°C, averaging 26.4°C, while winds predominantly emerge from the east at an average of 5.7 knots with occasional gusts to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location near the Bay of Bengal influences its meteorological characteristics. Prevailing easterly winds and consistent wind patterns suggest stable atmospheric conditions. The single runway (08/26) experiences favorable wind alignments 100% of the time, with minimal average crosswind exposure of 2.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Optimal visual flying conditions occur during January, September, and October. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility. Fog appears in only 4.2% of observations, presenting low probability of significant approach limitations.

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.