Tiruchirappalli International Airport

VOTR / TRZ

Tiruchirappalli, IN

Last Updated
Apr 24, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
37°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
50°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOTR 241100Z 05005KT 6000 SCT020 SCT100 37/23 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,288 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,288 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 5 knots. Runway 09/27 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. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 37°C (99°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
536 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,245 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +22.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VOTR 240500Z 2406/2512 11005KT 6000 FEW020 BECMG 2418/2419 VRB02KT 5000 HZ BECMG 2503/2504 11005KT 6000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTR
09 ✈️
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,115 ft 150 ft ASP 85°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
15/33 4,776 ft 150 ft ASP 149°
0.8 kt 4.9 kt
99° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOTR

9,808 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
38.9%
IFR
57.3%
LIFR
3.7%

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 61% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 65 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 41°C with an average of 27.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 65 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.4%
N
16.6%
S
4.6%
W
13.8%
NE
26.6%
NW
4.2%
SE
6.5%
SW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 18°C to 41°C
18°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 9,808 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tiruchirappalli International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOTR
IATA Code: TRZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Tiruchirappalli
Country: IN
Latitude: 10.766223°
Longitude: 78.717740°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,115 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,776 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tiruchirappalli International Airport

Overview

Tiruchirappalli International Airport serves the urban area of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India, operating as a medium-sized international airport. Located at 10.766223, 78.717740 with an elevation of 288 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and international connectivity. Its two asphalted runways support varied aircraft operations in this strategically positioned location.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates significant instrument flight conditions, with 63.9% of observations reporting IFR and 5.2% LIFR status. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 38°C, averaging 27.2°C, which suggests potential thermal variability affecting aircraft performance. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 6.7 knots and maximum gusts reaching 17 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 09/27 measuring 6,115 feet and 15/33 measuring 4,776 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.6 knots and Runway 15/33 experiencing an average crosswind of 5.3 knots. Visibility consistently remains high, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations, characterized by optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly northeast winds when planning approaches and departures. The consistent wind patterns and high visibility provide generally stable flying conditions, with minimal reported instances of fog or severely restricted visibility.

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.