Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station

VIDX / HDO

Ghaziabad, IN

Last Updated
Mar 28, 08:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1155 hours ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
230°
6 km
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIDX 280830Z 23005KT 6000 FEW100 BKN250 33/13 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 700 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,700 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,700 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 25,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1154.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-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 25000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating very 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 12 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 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (700 ft)
Pressure Alt
948 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,276 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VIDX 150330Z 1506/1518 14010KT 6000 SCT030 TEMPO 1512/1516 29010G20KT 4000 -TSRA SCT030 FEW030CB BKN080 BECMG 1516/1517 VRB02KT 5000 HZ TX43/09Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IDX
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
9,000 ft 150 ft PEM 90°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIDX
IATA Code: HDO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 700 ft MSL

Location

City: Ghaziabad
Country: IN
Latitude: 28.707701°
Longitude: 77.358902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station

Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IN AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (VIDX/HDO) is located in Ghaziabad, IN at an elevation of 700 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 9,000 feet.

Airport Overview

Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station serves Ghaziabad 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 pem surface. The longest runway measures 9,000 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 VIDX, 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.