Gia Lam Air Base

VVGL

Hanoi (Long Bien), VN

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Currently using: VVNB
Weather Source: Noi Bai International Airport (VVNB)
Distance: 12nm / 22km from VVGL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
4kt
20°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,007
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VVNB 141000Z 02004KT 330V060 CAVOK 33/26 Q1007 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (50 ft)
Pressure Alt
233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,405 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VVNB 140500Z 1406/1506 13006KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 1408/1412 3500 TSRA SCT012 FEW027CB BECMG 1422/1423 3500 BR BECMG 1501/1502 6000 NSW
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z BECMG
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 3.5 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
VGL
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
 6,571 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
↑ 4.0kt • ↔ 0.2kt
3° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gia Lam Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVGL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 50 ft MSL

Location

City: Hanoi (Long Bien)
Country: VN
Latitude: 21.040501°
Longitude: 105.886002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,571 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Gia Lam Air Base

Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Hanoi (Long Bien), VN. The facility operates at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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