Gia Lam Air Base

VVGL

Hanoi (Long Bien), VN

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:00 UTC

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Currently using: VVNB
Weather Source: Noi Bai International Airport (VVNB)
Distance: 12nm / 22km from VVGL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3kt
60°
2 km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VVNB 180000Z 06003KT 2000 BR FEW006 BKN016 19/18 Q1012 TEMPO 1400 -DZ BR BKN004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 50ft
BKN 400ft AGL
FEW 600ft AGL
BKN 1,600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
450ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
650ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,650ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (50 ft)
Pressure Alt
86 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 578 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VVNB 172300Z 1800/1824 12005KT 2500 BR SCT008 BKN020 TEMPO 1800/1802 1400 -DZ BR BKN005 OVC015 BECMG 1803/1804 6000 NSW BECMG 1818/1819 3000 BR BKN006 OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:09Z BASE
+0h
IFR 120° 5kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Mist
03:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VGL
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
6,571 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
↑ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Gia Lam Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVGL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 50 ft MSL

Location

City: Hanoi (Long Bien)
Country: VN
Latitude: 21.040501°
Longitude: 105.886002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,571 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Gia Lam Air Base

Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Hanoi (Long Bien), VN. The facility operates at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.