Saidpur Airport

VGSD / SPD

Saidpur, BD

Last Updated
Mar 28, 08:30Z

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Currently using: VEHX
Weather Source: Hashimara Air Force Station (VEHX)
Distance: 62nm / 114km from VGSD

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 614 hours ago
08:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
50°
6 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEHX 280830Z 05006KT 6000 FEW015 SCT020 BKN090 22/20 Q1008 TEMPO RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 125 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,625 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,125 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,125 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Saidpur Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 614.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 6 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-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 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°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 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Mist, Thunderstorm Haze. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Haze between 08:00Z and 10:00Z.

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 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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (125 ft)
Pressure Alt
283 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,153 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEHX 221530Z 2300/2312 VRB02KT 5000 BR FEW030 SCT100 TEMPO 2308/2310 11005KT 5000 TSHZ SCT030 FEW030CB SCT090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Thunderstorm Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSD
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
6,000 ft 100 ft ASP 159°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Saidpur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VGSD
IATA Code: SPD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 125 ft MSL

Location

City: Saidpur
Country: BD
Latitude: 25.759199°
Longitude: 88.908897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Saidpur Airport

Overview

Saidpur Airport serves the northwestern region of Bangladesh, located near the city of Saidpur in Nilphamari District. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 125 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local area and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation at 125 ft MSL suggests generally stable atmospheric conditions typical of the Bangladesh plains. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal variations in temperature and humidity, which can impact aircraft performance, particularly during the monsoon and pre-monsoon periods.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (16/34) with an asphalted surface measuring 6000 feet in length. Its geographic coordinates at 25.759199, 88.908897 place it in a relatively flat terrain environment characteristic of the northwestern Bangladesh landscape.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 16/34 orientation provides options for landing and takeoff based on prevailing wind conditions. With a substantial 6000-foot runway length, the airport can accommodate medium-sized aircraft with reasonable operational flexibility for approach and departure procedures.

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.