Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

VEDG / RDP

Durgapur, IN

Last Updated
Apr 22, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
13:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
180°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEDG 221330Z 18005KT 4000 HZ FEW020 33/22 Q1002 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 300 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,300 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 4 km visibility. Note: This observation is 8.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (300 ft)
Pressure Alt
638 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,870 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EDG
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
9,186 ft 138 ft ASP
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEDG

5,635 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
65%
LIFR
16.6%

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 81.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.5%
NE
5%
E
8.9%
SE
5.4%
S
7.6%
SW
6.6%
W
14%
NW
24.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 5°C to 42°C
5°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.8%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,635 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEDG
IATA Code: RDP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 300 ft MSL

Location

City: Durgapur
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.622500°
Longitude: 87.243000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 138 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport

Overview

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport serves the Durgapur region in West Bengal, India, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 300 feet mean sea level. The airport is strategically located with coordinates 23.622500, 87.243000, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the industrial area surrounding Durgapur.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates challenging flight conditions, with 89.2% of observations requiring instrument flight rules (IFR or LIFR). Prevailing winds from the northwest at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional peaks to 14 knots, characterize the airport's wind profile. Temperature variability ranges from 5°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.1°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The single runway 16/34 extends 9,186 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial length for most aircraft operations. Wind data shows 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with only 8% fog occurrence.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable visual flight conditions at the airport. Pilots should anticipate predominantly instrument meteorological conditions, with only 10.9% of observations supporting marginal visual flight rules. The consistent northwest wind and extended runway provide predictable approach and departure parameters for most aircraft configurations.

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.