Chandigarh International Airport

VICG / IXC

Chandigarh, IN

Last Updated
Jun 10, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
130°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VICG 100230Z 13008KT 6000 FEW030 35/16 Q1000 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,012 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,012 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Chandigarh International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 8 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 35°C (95°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 08:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

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

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

QNH
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,012 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,410 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,053 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VICG 092300Z 1000/1106 33010KT 6000 FEW030 TEMPO 1008/1012 32010G20KT FEW025 FEW030TCU SCT100 BECMG 1018/1020 VRB02KT 6000 FEW030 BECMG 1100/1104 32010KT 6000 FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
08:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR 320° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICG
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
9,001 ft 168 ft ASP 114°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VICG

1,037 observations | Nov 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
98.4%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Chandigarh International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.8%
N
18.5%
S
9.6%
W
6.3%
NE
5.6%
NW
27.1%
SE
23.9%
SW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 30.7°C
Range: 3°C to 44°C
3°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,037 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chandigarh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VICG
IATA Code: IXC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,012 ft MSL

Location

City: Chandigarh
Country: IN
Latitude: 30.673500°
Longitude: 76.788498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 168 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chandigarh International Airport

Overview

Chandigarh International Airport serves the twin capital cities of Punjab and Haryana, strategically located in northern India. The airport operates as a medium-sized facility at an elevation of 1012 feet above mean sea level, providing critical air connectivity for the region's administrative and commercial centers.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1012 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment with potential seasonal temperature variations typical of northern India. Pilots should anticipate temperature-related performance considerations, particularly during summer months when density altitude can significantly impact aircraft operations.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 30.673500, 76.788498, the airport features a single runway (11/29) with an asphalt surface measuring 9,001 feet in length. The runway orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with approaches potentially requiring careful wind management during landing and takeoff.

Approach Considerations

The 9,001-foot runway provides substantial landing distance for most medium-sized aircraft, offering operational flexibility for different aircraft types. Runway 11/29's alignment suggests wind patterns may influence preferred approach directions, requiring pilots to carefully assess current meteorological conditions during arrival and departure planning.

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.