Jabalpur Airport

VAJB / JLR

Jabalpur, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
210° G18 kt
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAJB 150700Z 21008G18KT 6000 FEW100 38/21 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,624 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,624 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jabalpur Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 10,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 38°C (100°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
951 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,624 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,872 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,022 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +26.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AJB
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,522 ft 150 ft ASP 58°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAJB

5,711 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
66.6%
IFR
31.3%
LIFR
2.1%

Jabalpur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 33.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
23.1%
E
8.2%
SE
5.6%
S
8.4%
SW
6.2%
W
14.9%
NW
11.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 8°C to 43°C
8°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,711 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jabalpur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAJB
IATA Code: JLR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,624 ft MSL

Location

City: Jabalpur
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.177799°
Longitude: 80.052002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,522 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jabalpur Airport

Overview

Jabalpur Airport serves the central Indian city of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 1,624 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 23.177799, 80.052002, the airport provides regional connectivity for commercial and potential military aviation operations in this strategically positioned central Indian region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jabalpur Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) prevailing in 50.7% of observations and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 46.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from 8°C to 33°C with an average of 23°C, while wind patterns predominantly come from the northeast at an average speed of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 18 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 6,522 feet with an asphalt surface, positioned to maximize operational flexibility. Geographically situated in central India, the airport's elevation and surrounding terrain suggest potential for moderate terrain-related wind interactions and potential thermal variations during different seasons.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a minimal average crosswind of 2.7 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions primarily during January, September, and October, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.7% of observations).

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.