Purnea Airport

VEPU

, IN

Last Updated
Mar 28, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1154 hours ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
90°
6 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEPU 280830Z 09004KT 6000 CLOUDY SCT020 BKN090 27/22 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,129 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,129 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Purnea Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1153.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light RABR.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEPU 150330Z 1506/1518 14008KT 5000 HZ SCT030 SCT090 BECMG 1509/1511 SCT030 BECMG 1516/1518 04008KT 4000 -RABR SCT015 SCT025 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
16:00Z BECMG
+6h
IFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light RABR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EPU
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,700 ft 150 ft CON 89°
4.0 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

Purnea Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEPU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: IN
Latitude: 25.759600°
Longitude: 87.410004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,700 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Purnea Airport

Purnea Airport (VEPU) is located in , IN at an elevation of 129 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 8,700 feet.

Airport Overview

Purnea Airport serves in IN. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (09/27) with con surface. The longest runway measures 8,700 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from VEPU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.