Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

VECC / CCU

Kolkata, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
340°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VECC 041130Z 34008KT 4000 HZ NSC 29/11 Q1008 NOSIG
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
174 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,858 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VECC 041100Z 0412/0518 31007KT 4000 HZ NSC BECMG 0416/0418 00000KT 2800 HZ BECMG 0500/0502 21007KT 1400 BR BECMG 0504/0506 2800 HZ BECMG 0508/0510 4000 HZ FEW100 BECMG 0516/0518 00000KT 2800 HZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
IFR 310° 7 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 2.8 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECC
01L ✈️
19R
01R ✈️
19L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 01L
7,871 ft 150 ft ASP
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 01R
11,900 ft 150 ft ASP
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VECC

8,263 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
2%
IFR
84.5%
LIFR
13.5%

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 98% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 35°C with an average of 23.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 18.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.3%
NE
5.6%
E
5.6%
SE
5.6%
S
5%
SW
2%
W
5.5%
NW
22.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 9°C to 35°C
9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01L/19R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 01R/19L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,263 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VECC
IATA Code: CCU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Kolkata
Country: IN
Latitude: 22.654699°
Longitude: 88.446701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 7,871 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 11,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport

Overview

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Kolkata, located in eastern India at an elevation of 16 feet mean sea level. The airport supports major international and domestic air traffic, featuring two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling large commercial aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Kolkata's airport experiences a tropical wet climate with significant seasonal variation, particularly during monsoon periods from June to September. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility and challenging approach conditions during these months, with the airport's low elevation of 16 ft MSL minimizing significant terrain-related wind dynamics.

Notable Features

The airport operates two parallel runways with different lengths: 01L/19R at 7,871 feet and 01R/19L at 11,900 feet, providing operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Its geographical position near the Bay of Bengal can introduce maritime meteorological influences that may impact approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation at 01/19 suggests potential crosswind considerations, with pilots needing to assess prevailing wind conditions for optimal runway selection. The longer 11,900-foot runway (01R/19L) provides extended landing and takeoff capabilities for larger international aircraft, offering increased operational resilience.

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.