Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

VEBN / VNS

Varanasi, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

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Weather Source: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VEBN)
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Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
2 kt
Variable
2.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBN 041930Z VRB02KT 2500 BR NSC 19/16 Q1010 NOSIG
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (266 ft)
Pressure Alt
364 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 908 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEBN 041700Z 0418/0524 VRB02KT 2200 HZ BR NSC BECMG 0501/0503 22003KT 1500 BR HZ BECMG 0504/0506 27005KT 3000 HZ BECMG 0509/0511 29008KT 5000 DU HZ BECMG 0513/0515 VRB02KT 2500 HZ BR BECMG 0522/0524 00000KT 1500 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:07Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2.2 km
Haze, Mist
01:00Z BECMG
+4h
LIFR 220° 3 kt
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist, Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+7h
IFR 270° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Haze
09:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Dust, Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBN
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 7,238 ft 150 ft ASP 93° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBN

2,879 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
3%
IFR
49.2%
LIFR
47.8%

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 97% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 4.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 34°C with an average of 19.1°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 24.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 33.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
3.5%
E
5.6%
SE
1.7%
S
1.7%
SW
11.2%
W
33%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.1°C
Range: 5°C to 34°C
5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 24.2%

Best Months for VFR

February January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,879 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBN
IATA Code: VNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 266 ft MSL

Location

City: Varanasi
Country: IN
Latitude: 25.452129°
Longitude: 82.861805°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,238 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

Overview

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport serves Varanasi, a significant city in Uttar Pradesh, India. Located at 266 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and potentially limited commercial aviation operations with a single runway 09/27 measuring 7,238 feet in asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 46% IFR and 51.9% LIFR conditions reported. Temperature ranges from 5°C to 34°C, with an average of 19.3°C, creating variable atmospheric conditions. January, September, and October demonstrate the most favorable visual flight conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 25.452129, 82.861805, the airport's wind profile shows a westerly prevailing wind at 270° with an average speed of 4.3 knots and maximum gusts of 15 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 32.4% of the time, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and fog present in 26.9% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 1.6 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility and instrument conditions, particularly during periods outside the recommended VFR months, and prepare accordingly with appropriate instrument flight capabilities.

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.