Vijayawada Airport

VOBZ / VGA

Gannavaram, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
0 kt
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOBZ 150000Z 00000KT 6000 FEW020 SCT090 28/26 Q1003 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 82 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,082 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,082 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Vijayawada Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

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 2,000 ft, scattered at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 26°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 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Haze between 00:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 10:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Haze between 23:00Z and 03:00Z.

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
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (82 ft)
Pressure Alt
390 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,970 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOBZ 142300Z 1500/1606 14008KT 6000 SCT020 TEMPO 1500/1503 17007KT 5000 HZ SCT015 BECMG 1504/1506 16008KT 6000 SCT020 SCT025 TEMPO 1510/1516 FEW030CB TEMPO 1523/1603 16007KT 5000 HZ SCT015 BECMG 1604/1606 18008KT 6000 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:27Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
04:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
10:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OBZ
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 11,023 ft 148 ft ASP 79°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
79° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOBZ

7,299 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
68%
IFR
23.3%
LIFR
8.6%

Vijayawada Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 42°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 12.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
9.5%
E
21.6%
SE
15.1%
S
18%
SW
5.1%
W
6.2%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 16°C to 42°C
16°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,299 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vijayawada Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOBZ
IATA Code: VGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 82 ft MSL

Location

City: Gannavaram
Country: IN
Latitude: 16.530399°
Longitude: 80.796799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 11,023 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Vijayawada Airport

Overview

Vijayawada Airport serves the Krishna District region in Andhra Pradesh, India, positioned near the city of Gannavaram. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 11,023 feet, it supports regional and domestic commercial aviation operations. The airport sits at a modest elevation of 82 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with only 0% pure VFR days and substantial MVFR conditions at 58.2%. Pilots should anticipate challenging flight rules, with 30.9% IFR and 10.9% LIFR periods. Temperature ranges broadly from 16°C to 36°C, averaging 26.4°C, while winds predominantly emerge from the east at an average of 5.7 knots with occasional gusts to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location near the Bay of Bengal influences its meteorological characteristics. Prevailing easterly winds and consistent wind patterns suggest stable atmospheric conditions. The single runway (08/26) experiences favorable wind alignments 100% of the time, with minimal average crosswind exposure of 2.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Optimal visual flying conditions occur during January, September, and October. Visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility. Fog appears in only 4.2% of observations, presenting low probability of significant approach limitations.

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.