Surat Airport

VASU / STV

Surat, IN

Last Updated
Apr 23, 00:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
00:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
0 kt
3 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VASU 230030Z 00000KT 3000 BR FEW090 24/22 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
FEW 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,016 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Surat Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with few clouds at 9,000 feet and 3 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

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 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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: Mist, Haze.

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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
204 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,288 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VASU 222300Z 2300/2309 15005KT 4000 BR HZ NSC BECMG 2301/2303 03005KT 3000 BR HZ BECMG 2304/2306 34006KT 6000 FEW080 BECMG 2307/2309 30006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:15Z BASE
+0h
IFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist, Haze
04:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 340° 6 kt
Visibility: 6 km
07:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 300° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASU
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 9,530 ft 148 ft ASP 43°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
43° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VASU

8,675 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
39.9%
IFR
55.1%
LIFR
5%

Surat Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 60.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 40°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 6.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.6%
NE
11.7%
E
13.2%
SE
4.1%
S
4.7%
SW
12.5%
W
7.1%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 13°C to 40°C
13°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,675 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Surat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VASU
IATA Code: STV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Surat
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.114100°
Longitude: 72.741798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Surat Airport

Overview

Surat Airport (VASU) serves the industrial city of Surat in Gujarat, India, located at coordinates 21.114100, 72.741798. Situated at an elevation of 16 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport supports regional and commercial aviation operations in western India's coastal region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate challenging flight conditions, with 61.4% of observations recording IFR and 5.8% LIFR conditions. Temperature variations range from 13°C to 40°C, with an average of 24.9°C, potentially impacting aircraft performance. January, September, and October offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions based on historical meteorological data.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 9,530 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 5.8 knots, with occasional strong gusts up to 43 knots and calm conditions present 5.1% of the time. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrence (1.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates consistently favorable wind conditions, with an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. The low elevation and consistent wind patterns provide relatively predictable approach and departure scenarios for pilots. When planning operations, consider the prevailing northerly winds and potential for IFR conditions throughout the year.

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.