Rajkot International Airport

VAHS / HSR

Rajkot, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
310°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAHS 041900Z 31005KT 6000 NSC 23/11 Q1016 NOSIG
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (647 ft)
Pressure Alt
565 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,680 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAHS 041700Z 0418/0503 29006KT 6000 NSC BECMG 0420/0422 4000 HZ BECMG 0501/0503 3000 BR HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
01:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist, Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AHS
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,974 ft 148 ft ASP
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAHS

3,766 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
61.8%
IFR
36.4%
LIFR
1.8%

Rajkot International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 38.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 35°C with an average of 23.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
26.3%
E
33.2%
SE
4.7%
S
4.3%
SW
5.5%
W
8%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 6°C to 35°C
6°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,766 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rajkot International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAHS
IATA Code: HSR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 647 ft MSL

Location

City: Rajkot
Country: IN
Latitude: 22.378824°
Longitude: 71.039391°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,974 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rajkot International Airport

Overview

Rajkot International Airport serves the Gujarat region in western India, located near the city of Rajkot at an elevation of 647 feet above mean sea level. The airport supports regional and international commercial aviation operations, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding industrial and agricultural areas of Gujarat.

Flying Conditions

Rajkot's airport experiences typical western Indian meteorological conditions, characterized by hot summers and mild winters. The single runway (05/23) at 9,974 feet offers substantial landing and takeoff capacity, with an asphalt surface that can accommodate large aircraft in various weather conditions.

Notable Features

The airport is situated in a relatively flat geographical region with minimal terrain complexity surrounding the airfield. Its geographical coordinates (22.378824, 71.039391) place it in an area with generally stable atmospheric conditions and good visibility during most of the year.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 provides a long, straight approach with sufficient length for most commercial and cargo aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswinds given the single runway configuration, and prepare for approach procedures aligned with the runway's 050/230 degree orientation.

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

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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.