Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport

VELR / IXI

Lilabari, IN

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
1 kt
290°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VELR 230200Z 29001KT 7000 NSC 26/21 Q1009 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (330 ft)
Pressure Alt
458 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,857 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELR
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,500 ft 150 ft PEM 42°
0.3 kt 0.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VELR

3,393 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
38.5%
IFR
60.2%
LIFR
1.3%

Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 61.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 2.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 28% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 37°C with an average of 23°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 2.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 28%
Direction Distribution:
N
18%
NE
16.2%
E
12.3%
SE
6.5%
S
8.4%
SW
4%
W
3%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 7°C to 37°C
7°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,393 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VELR
IATA Code: IXI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 330 ft MSL

Location

City: Lilabari
Country: IN
Latitude: 27.295682°
Longitude: 94.097266°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport

Overview

Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport serves the North Lakhimpur region in India, situated at an elevation of 330 feet above mean sea level. The airport operates a single runway (04/22) with a substantial 7,500-foot pavement length, capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations. Its strategic location provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Assam state's northeastern region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect challenging visual meteorological conditions, with MVFR (Marginal VFR) dominating 54.8% of observations and IFR conditions present 43.7% of the time. Temperature variations range from 7°C to 37°C, with an average of 23.6°C, indicating potential significant thermal fluctuations. January, September, and October consistently demonstrate the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's wind profile demonstrates predominantly northerly winds at an average speed of 2.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 15 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 32.7% of the time, which minimally impacts runway operations. The airport's geographical positioning suggests potential terrain interactions that pilots should assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 shows highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 1.2 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog presence (0.9%). Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with predictable wind characteristics.

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.