Bagdogra Airport

VEBD / IXB

Siliguri, IN

Last Updated
Nov 13, 00:30Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
1 kt
Variable
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR VEBD 130030Z VRB01KT 5000 BR SKC 17/15 Q1015 NOSIG
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (412 ft)
Pressure Alt
360 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 699 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEBD 042300Z 0500/0509 VRB02KT 3000 HZ FEW100 BECMG 0504/0506 20005KT 5000 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:20Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBD
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 9,035 ft 150 ft PEM 181° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bagdogra Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBD
IATA Code: IXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 412 ft MSL

Location

City: Siliguri
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.681200°
Longitude: 88.328598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,035 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Bagdogra Airport

Overview

Bagdogra Airport serves the Siliguri region in West Bengal, India, operating as a critical medium-sized airport in northeastern India. Located at an elevation of 412 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides essential air connectivity for the surrounding mountainous and geographically complex terrain.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation and geographical position suggest variable meteorological conditions typical of the sub-Himalayan region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and terrain-influenced weather patterns that can affect approach and departure procedures, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 26.681200, 88.328598, Bagdogra Airport features a single runway (18/36) with a substantial length of 9,035 feet constructed with a PEM (Pavement Evaluation Method) surface. The airport's proximity to complex mountainous terrain requires heightened situational awareness during all flight operations.

Approach Considerations

The runway orientation of 18/36 suggests potential wind alignment variations that pilots must carefully evaluate during approach and landing. With a significant runway length of 9,035 feet, the airport provides considerable operational flexibility for various aircraft types operating in this challenging regional environment.

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.