Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

VEAT / IXA

Agartala, IN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
0 kt
1.8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEAT 050230Z 00000KT 1800 BR NSC 23/19 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,085 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEAT 050200Z 0503/0512 00000KT 2500 BR NSC BECMG 0504/0506 32005KT 4500 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAT
05
23
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
18/36 7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 184°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
176° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEAT

4,912 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
62%
LIFR
13.8%

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 75.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 34% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 36°C with an average of 24.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 34%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.7%
NE
5.4%
E
2.6%
SE
2.9%
S
6.8%
SW
3.8%
W
5.7%
NW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.5°C
Range: 9°C to 36°C
9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,912 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEAT
IATA Code: IXA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Agartala
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.886999°
Longitude: 91.240402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

Overview

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport serves Agartala, the capital of Tripura state in northeastern India. Located at 46 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, connecting this northeastern state with other parts of India.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 58.5% of observations indicating IFR and 13.6% LIFR conditions. Temperature variations range significantly from 9°C to 36°C, with an average of 24.7°C, suggesting potential thermal fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 7500-foot asphalted runway (18/36) and another with unspecified length (05/23). Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 4.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 32.3% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is minimal (3kt for 05/23, 2kt for 18/36), providing relatively straightforward approach conditions. January, September, and October consistently offer the most favorable visual flight conditions for 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.