Niš Constantine the Great Airport

LYNI / INI

Niš, RS

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
4 km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LYNI 050700Z 00000KT 4000 BR BKN004 BKN047 09/09 Q1025 BECMG 30016KT 6000 SHRA SCT010 SCT033TCU BKN037

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 648 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,300 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 3,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,048 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,648 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,948 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,348 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,348 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (648 ft)
Pressure Alt
296 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -268 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LYNI 050538Z 0506/0606 10003KT 2000 BR BKN007 BKN030 TX13/0513Z TN01/0606Z BECMG 0506/0508 32010KT 9999 NSW SCT017 BKN035 PROB40 TEMPO 0508/0512 32015G25KT 3000 TSRA SCT015 SCT030CB BKN035 BECMG 0517/0519 10004KT TEMPO 0603/0606 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:10Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 3 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR 320° 15 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
17:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 100° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YNI
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
113° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LYNI

7,815 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
3.2%

Niš Constantine the Great Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
7.9%
E
23.1%
SE
9.1%
S
9.1%
SW
2.5%
W
2.6%
NW
27.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -10°C to 33°C
-10°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,815 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Niš Constantine the Great Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LYNI
IATA Code: INI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 648 ft MSL

Location

City: Niš
Country: RS
Latitude: 43.337009°
Longitude: 21.854510°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Niš Constantine the Great Airport

Overview

Niš Constantine the Great Airport serves the city of Niš in Serbia, positioned at an elevation of 648 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-level aviation operations with a substantial runway 11/29 measuring 8,202 feet in length, capable of handling various aircraft types. Its strategic location in southeastern Serbia provides critical regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LYNI are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 64.4% of observations supporting VFR conditions. Temperature ranges widely from -10°C to 33°C, with an average of 8.3°C, presenting potential thermal variability for pilots. Wind patterns are consistently northwest (315°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots, and calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning at coordinates 43.337009, 21.854510 places it in a region with moderate terrain characteristics. Runway 11/29 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a low average crosswind of just 3.6 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with high visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (4.9%). The extensive runway length provides substantial operational flexibility, while the prevailing northwest winds suggest routine approaches from the northwest sector. Minimal instrument meteorological conditions (8.4% IFR, 3.5% LIFR) indicate generally reliable visual navigation opportunities.

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.