Halwara Air Force Station

VIHX

Halwara, 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 1154 hours ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
250°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIHX 280830Z 25004KT 6000 FEW100 SCT250 31/18 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 790 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,790 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,790 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Halwara Air Force Station is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1153.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft, scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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 12 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Blowing Dust. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Blowing Dust 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (790 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,008 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,118 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VIHX 150330Z 1506/1518 36005KT 6000 FEW100 SCT250 TEMPO 1512/1516 28015G25KT 3000 TSRA BLDU SCT025 FEW025CB BKN100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR 280° 15 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Blowing Dust

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IHX
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
8,985 ft 148 ft CON 131°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Halwara Air Force Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIHX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 790 ft MSL

Location

City: Halwara
Country: IN
Latitude: 30.748501°
Longitude: 75.629799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,985 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Halwara Air Force Station

Halwara 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.

Halwara Air Force Station (VIHX) is located in Halwara, IN at an elevation of 790 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 8,985 feet.

Airport Overview

Halwara Air Force Station serves Halwara 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 (13/31) with con surface. The longest runway measures 8,985 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 VIHX, 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.