Kempegowda International Airport

VOBL / BLR

Bangalore, IN

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOBL 051130Z 07006KT CAVOK 31/05 Q1013 NOSIG
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
913 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,000 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,008 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,648 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOBL 051100Z 0512/0618 09010KT 6000 FEW015 BECMG 0522/0523 5000 BR TEMPO 0600/0603 3000 BR BECMG 0604/0605 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
22:00Z BECMG
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
OBL
09L
27R
09R ✈️
27L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09L/27R 13,123 ft 148 ft ASP
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
13,123 ft 148 ft ASP 92°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - VOBL

7,729 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
9.6%
MVFR
59.5%
IFR
22.9%
LIFR
8%

Kempegowda International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 9.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 50 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 31°C with an average of 21.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 50 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
21.7%
E
49.5%
SE
3.9%
S
1%
SW
2.2%
W
15.3%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.3°C
Range: 10°C to 31°C
10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,729 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kempegowda International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOBL
IATA Code: BLR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,000 ft MSL

Location

City: Bangalore
Country: IN
Latitude: 13.197900°
Longitude: 77.706299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09L/27R
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kempegowda International Airport

Overview

Kempegowda International Airport serves Bangalore, India's primary international gateway for commercial and cargo aviation. Located at 13.197900° N, 77.706299° E, this large airport sits at an elevation of 3000 feet mean sea level. The airport supports major international and domestic air traffic for India's technology hub.

Flying Conditions

Bangalore's airport experiences relatively stable atmospheric conditions at its 3000-foot elevation. The dual parallel runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) each measure 13,123 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types and weather scenarios. Pilots should anticipate typical tropical highland weather characteristics with potential seasonal wind variations.

Notable Features

The airport features two identically sized asphalt runways oriented in a 09/27 configuration, allowing for significant operational redundancy. Its elevation at 3000 feet MSL provides unique performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing. The parallel runway arrangement enables simultaneous operations and enhanced airport capacity.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09 and 27 configurations offer landing options based on prevailing wind conditions. With both runways measuring 13,123 feet, aircraft have substantial landing and takeoff distances available. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and runway selection to optimize approach and departure procedures.

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.