Biju Patnaik International Airport

VEBS / BBI

Bhubaneswar, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 06:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
06:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
8 kt
220°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBS 150630Z 22008KT 7000 FEW018 36/24 Q1003 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 138 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,938 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Biju Patnaik International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 7 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 36°C (97°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating relatively 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. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Haze. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 10:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 07:00Z and 09:00Z.

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 forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (138 ft)
Pressure Alt
446 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,999 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEBS 150500Z 1506/1612 18010KT 7000 SCT015 TEMPO 1510/1512 2000 -TSRA BKN016 FEW030CB OVC080 BECMG 1513/1515 16010KT 5000 HZ SCT018 SCT100 BECMG 1518/1520 20005KT 4000 HZ BECMG 1522/1524 16005KT 3000 HZ BECMG 1602/1604 18010KT 5000 HZ TEMPO 1607/1609 2000 -TSRA BKN016 FEW030CB OVC080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:00Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
13:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
18:00Z BECMG
+11h
IFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBS
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,524 ft 150 ft BIT 51°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
14/32 9,003 ft 150 ft BIT 144°
1.9 kt 7.8 kt
76° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBS

10,904 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
71.5%
LIFR
14.4%

Biju Patnaik International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 85.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from 10°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 9.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
10.6%
E
6.9%
SE
8.2%
S
25.5%
SW
4.5%
W
5.4%
NW
12.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 10°C to 42°C
10°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 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,904 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biju Patnaik International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBS
IATA Code: BBI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 138 ft MSL

Location

City: Bhubaneswar
Country: IN
Latitude: 20.244400°
Longitude: 85.817802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,524 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Biju Patnaik International Airport

Overview

Biju Patnaik International Airport serves Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state in eastern India. Located at 138 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and national air transportation with two bituminous runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) dominate the airport's weather profile, with 72.3% of observations requiring instrument conditions and an additional 20.6% classified as Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR). Temperature variations range from 10°C to 34°C, with an average of 23.3°C, presenting moderate thermal conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 05/23 measuring 4,524 feet and 14/32 extending 9,003 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. Prevailing winds from the north (0°) average 3.6 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 20 knots and calm conditions occurring 12.7% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (2.4kt for 05/23 and 2.1kt for 14/32). Pilots can expect consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (4.6%), with January, September, and October offering the most favorable VFR conditions.

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.