Surat Airport

VASU / STV

Surat, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6 kt
350°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VASU 041930Z 35006KT 6000 NSC 27/13 Q1012 NOSIG
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
54 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,498 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VASU 041700Z 0418/0503 36006KT 6000 NSC BECMG 0420/0422 4000 HZ BECMG 0422/0424 BR HZ BECMG 0501/0503 3000 HZ FU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
22:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Mist, Haze
01:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Haze, Smoke

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASU
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,530 ft 148 ft ASP 43°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VASU

6,672 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
29.8%
IFR
63.9%
LIFR
6.3%

Surat Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 70.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 40°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
32.4%
NE
14.1%
E
16%
SE
3.6%
S
4.3%
SW
7.9%
W
5.7%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 13°C to 40°C
13°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,672 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Surat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VASU
IATA Code: STV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Surat
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.114100°
Longitude: 72.741798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Surat Airport

Overview

Surat Airport (VASU) serves the industrial city of Surat in Gujarat, India, located at coordinates 21.114100, 72.741798. Situated at an elevation of 16 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and commercial aviation operations in western India's coastal region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate challenging flight conditions, with 61.4% of observations recording IFR and 5.8% LIFR conditions. Temperature variations range from 13°C to 40°C, with an average of 24.9°C, potentially impacting aircraft performance. January, September, and October offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions based on historical meteorological data.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 9,530 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 5.8 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 43 knots and calm conditions present 5.1% of the time. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (1.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates consistently favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. The low elevation and consistent wind patterns provide relatively predictable approach and departure scenarios for pilots. When planning operations, consider the prevailing northerly winds and potential for IFR conditions throughout the year.

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.