Cooch Behar Airport

VECO / COH

Cooch Behar, IN

Last Updated
May 2, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
40°
3 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VECO 021200Z 04003KT 3000 HZ FEW025 SCT100 23/21 Q1002 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 138 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,638 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,138 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Cooch Behar Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 3 km visibility. Note: This observation is 5.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (138 ft)
Pressure Alt
476 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,469 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECO
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
3,500 ft 100 ft ASP 44°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VECO

2,579 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
71.3%
LIFR
14%

Cooch Behar Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 85.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 3.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 25.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 21.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
27.4%
E
14.5%
SE
5%
S
7.6%
SW
10.5%
W
5.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.2°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,579 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cooch Behar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VECO
IATA Code: COH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 138 ft MSL

Location

City: Cooch Behar
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.330500°
Longitude: 89.467201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cooch Behar Airport

Cooch Behar Airport (VECO/COH) is located in Cooch Behar, IN at an elevation of 138 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

VECO is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 0% of the time across 2,579 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 85.3% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VECO come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 3.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 1.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 10°C (50°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 25.2°C (77°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.99 to 10.22 inHg (338-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,579 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.