Silchar Airport

VEKU / IXS

Silchar, IN

Last Updated
Mar 28, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 649 hours ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
8 kt
100°
6 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEKU 280830Z 10008KT 6000 FEW020 SCT030 BKN090 22/20 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 352 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,352 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,352 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,352 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Silchar Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 649.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 8 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 10:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (352 ft)
Pressure Alt
510 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,434 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEKU 240330Z 2406/2418 09005KT 6000 SCT025 SCT200 TEMPO 2410/2414 FEW025 FEW030TCU SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EKU
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,993 ft 148 ft ASP 57°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Silchar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEKU
IATA Code: IXS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 352 ft MSL

Location

City: Silchar
Country: IN
Latitude: 24.912901°
Longitude: 92.978699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,993 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Silchar Airport

Overview

Silchar Airport serves the northeastern Indian city of Silchar in Assam state, functioning as a critical regional transportation hub. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations and provides essential connectivity to this geographically strategic location near the borders of Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 352 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment with potential humidity and visibility variations typical of the northeastern Indian climate. Pilots should anticipate potential monsoon-related weather fluctuations that can impact flight operations during the wet season.

Notable Features

Silchar Airport features a single asphalt runway (06/24) measuring 5,993 feet in length, suitable for regional and medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographical position in the hilly terrain of Assam necessitates careful terrain awareness and standard mountainous approach protocols.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 06/24 orientation suggests potential wind variability, requiring pilots to be prepared for crosswind landing techniques. Standard instrument approach procedures should be anticipated, with careful attention to the surrounding terrain and potential localized weather phenomena common in this mountainous region.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.