Mangalore International Airport

VOML / IXE

Mangalore, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
80°
2 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOML 042330Z 08003KT 2000 BR FEW015 25/23 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 337 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,837 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (337 ft)
Pressure Alt
435 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,716 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOML 041700Z 0418/0524 25010KT 6000 FEW012 BECMG 0422/0423 09005KT 5000 BR TEMPO 0500/0503 3000 BR FEW008 SCT080 BECMG 0507/0508 25010KT 6000 FEW015 BECMG 0521/0522 09005KT 5000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
00:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
07:00Z BECMG
+8h
MVFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OML
06
24
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 8,035 ft 151 ft CON
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,300 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - VOML

7,598 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
1.7%
MVFR
72.4%
IFR
23.3%
LIFR
2.5%

Mangalore International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 1.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.1°C (range: 19°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 21.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
8.3%
E
24.7%
SE
3.4%
S
2.9%
SW
6.5%
W
17.8%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 19°C to 34°C
19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,598 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mangalore International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOML
IATA Code: IXE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 337 ft MSL

Location

City: Mangalore
Country: IN
Latitude: 12.961300°
Longitude: 74.890099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,035 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mangalore International Airport

Overview

Mangalore International Airport serves the coastal city of Mangalore in Karnataka, India, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 337 feet above sea level. Located at coordinates 12.961300, 74.890099, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the southwestern Indian coastal region. Its two runways support commercial and potentially regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 73.3% of observations in MVFR and 22.4% in IFR ranges. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 5 knots with occasional gusts up to 45 knots, and calm conditions occurring 20.2% of the time. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 34°C, with an average of 25.9°C, suggesting generally stable thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a longer concrete runway 06/24 measuring 8,035 feet, and a shorter asphalt runway 09/27 at 5,300 feet. Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind (2.6kt for 06/24, 2kt for 09/27). Terrain and coastal positioning likely contribute to the predictable wind characteristics observed in the meteorological data.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the best VFR months for operations, offering optimal visibility conditions averaging 10 statute miles. With minimal fog occurrence (1% of observations) and consistently favorable wind alignments, pilots can generally expect straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Runway selection should prioritize the longer 06/24 concrete runway when possible, given its superior length and surface composition.

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.