Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

VANP / NAG

Nagpur, IN

Last Updated
Jun 23, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
160°
4 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VANP 232230Z 16003KT 4000 -RA FEW012 SCT018 OVC080 24/23 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,033 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,233 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,833 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,033 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Rain, Mist, Light Rain, Haze.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,033 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,311 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,639 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VANP 232000Z 2321/2406 29010G20KT 3000 -TSRA -RA BR FEW010 SCT018 FEW030CB OVC090 BECMG 2322/2324 29008KT 3000 -RA HZ FEW012 SCT018 FEW030TCU BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:37Z BASE
+0h
IFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Rain, Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANP
09
27
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,358 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
0.7 kt 2.9 kt
76° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 143°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VANP

12,736 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
52.8%
IFR
43.9%
LIFR
3.3%

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 47.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
11%
N
19.8%
S
6.9%
W
11.7%
NE
9.9%
NW
20.7%
SE
4.8%
SW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 8°C to 45°C
8°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 12,736 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VANP
IATA Code: NAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,033 ft MSL

Location

City: Nagpur
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.092199°
Longitude: 79.047203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

Overview

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport serves Nagpur, Maharashtra, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at an elevation of 1033 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central India. Its two substantial runways (6358ft and 10500ft) support a range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 65.3% of observations indicating IFR and 6.1% LIFR status. Temperature variations range from 8°C to 34°C with an average of 22.4°C. Wind conditions are generally mild, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 3.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways (09/27 and 14/32) with excellent wind alignment. Both runways demonstrate near-perfect wind favorability, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions. The runways offer minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 2.4 knots for 09/27 and 1.9 knots for 14/32. Pilots can expect predictable wind and visibility conditions conducive to safe operations.

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.