Porbandar Airport

VAPR / PBD

Porbandar, IN

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
14 kt
260° G24 kt
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAPR 100700Z 26014G24KT 5000 FU FEW020 SCT025 35/25 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 23 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,023 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,523 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Porbandar Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 14 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 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 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 35°C (95°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture 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 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Smoke. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Smoke between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (23 ft)
Pressure Alt
271 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,677 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VAPR 100500Z 1006/1015 25012KT 6000 SCT020 SCT025 TEMPO 1006/1010 24016G26KT BECMG1013/1015 23010KT 5000 FU SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APR
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAPR

1,829 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
55.3%
IFR
44.4%
LIFR
0.3%

Porbandar Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 44.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 40°C with an average of 29.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
14.1%
N
15.1%
S
1.1%
W
34.5%
NE
11.6%
NW
12.7%
SE
3.1%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°C
Range: 15°C to 40°C
15°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,829 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Porbandar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAPR
IATA Code: PBD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Porbandar
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.649524°
Longitude: 69.656405°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Porbandar Airport

Overview

Porbandar Airport serves the coastal region of Gujarat, India, located at 21.649524, 69.656405 with an elevation of 23 ft MSL. As a medium airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the city of Porbandar and surrounding areas. The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 4,500 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly challenging flying conditions, with 67.6% IFR and 31.8% MVFR days. The prevailing wind from the east (90°) averages 7.1 knots, with occasional peaks up to 14 knots. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 33°C, with an average of 27.1°C, suggesting relatively stable thermal conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 23 ft MSL, Porbandar Airport experiences minimal terrain challenges. The coastal location suggests potential maritime weather influences, though the data shows no significant fog or low visibility issues. The airport's runway alignment suggests good wind coverage, with winds favorable 100% of the time for runway 09/27.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions with an average crosswind of just 3.5 knots on the 09/27 runway. January, September, and October present the most favorable VFR conditions for operations. The runway's orientation and length provide reliable approach options with minimal wind-related complications.

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.