Tuticorin Airport

VOTK / TCR

Vagaikulam, IN

Last Updated
Apr 12, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
16:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2 kt
170°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOTK 121630Z 17002KT 5000 HZ FEW018 29/25 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,929 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Tuticorin Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 6.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
227 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,938 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTK
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,434 ft 95 ft ASP 101°
0.7 kt 1.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOTK

4,187 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
65.3%
IFR
33.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Tuticorin Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 21°C and 40°C with an average of 30°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.9%
NE
13.6%
E
17.9%
SE
8.3%
S
2.6%
SW
2.6%
W
11.2%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 30°C
Range: 21°C to 40°C
21°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,187 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tuticorin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOTK
IATA Code: TCR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Vagaikulam
Country: IN
Latitude: 8.724241°
Longitude: 78.025803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,434 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tuticorin Airport

Tuticorin Airport (VOTK/TCR) is located in Vagaikulam, IN at an elevation of 129 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 4,434 feet.

Weather Profile

VOTK is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 4,187 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 34.7% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VOTK come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 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 21°C (70°F) to 40°C (104°F), averaging 30°C (86°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,187 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.