Rajkot Airport

VARK / RAJ

Rajkot, IN

Last Updated
Sep 21, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5126 hours ago
11:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
340°
6 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VARK 211100Z 34006KT 6000 SCT020FEW025TCU BKN080 31/24 Q1007 TEMPO 3000 RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 441 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,441 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,441 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Rajkot Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 5126.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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.

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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (441 ft)
Pressure Alt
629 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,655 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARK
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,040 ft 148 ft ASP 47°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rajkot Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VARK
IATA Code: RAJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 441 ft MSL

Location

City: Rajkot
Country: IN
Latitude: 22.309200°
Longitude: 70.779503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,040 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rajkot Airport

Overview

Rajkot Airport serves the city of Rajkot in Gujarat, western India, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 22.309200N, 70.779503E, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the surrounding industrial and agricultural regions of the Saurashtra peninsula.

Flying Conditions

As an airport at 441 feet mean sea level, Rajkot experiences typical western Indian climate conditions with significant seasonal temperature and wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal activity and potential crosswind conditions, particularly during transitional weather seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 6,040 feet with an asphalt surface, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical position in the Saurashtra region suggests potential terrain variations and localized wind patterns that warrant careful preflight planning and situational awareness.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's orientation suggests potential alignment with prevailing regional wind patterns, though specific wind rose data would be needed for precise determination. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios and conduct thorough preflight assessments of current meteorological conditions prior to approach and landing.

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: Apr 23, 2400 5:58 PM 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.