Tirupati Airport

VOTP / TIR

Tirupati, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
7 kt
40°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOTP 040930Z 04007KT 6000 FEW020 36/14 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 350 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,350 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (350 ft)
Pressure Alt
448 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,052 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOTP 040500Z 0406/0512 22006KT 5000 HZ FEW020 BECMG 0415/0418 09005KT 5000 HZ FEW020 TEMPO 0423/0503 VRB04KT 3000 BR HZ SCT015 BECMG 0504/0506 16006KT 5000 HZ FEW020 BECMG 0506/0508 09008KT 6000 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTP
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 81°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOTP

4,955 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
39.7%
IFR
52.7%
LIFR
7.6%

Tirupati Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 60.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.1%
NE
41.4%
E
13.7%
SE
1%
S
3.4%
SW
8.8%
W
6.9%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tirupati Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOTP
IATA Code: TIR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 350 ft MSL

Location

City: Tirupati
Country: IN
Latitude: 13.632500°
Longitude: 79.543297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tirupati Airport

Tirupati Airport (VOTP/TIR) is located in Tirupati, IN at an elevation of 350 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 7,500 feet.

Weather Profile

VOTP is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 4,955 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 60.3% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VOTP come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 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 16°C (61°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 26.7°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. 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 4,955 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.