Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport

VAID / IDR

Indore, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
290°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VAID 142330Z 29008KT 5000 HZ NSC 29/16 Q1006 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
944 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,850 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,068 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,192 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AID
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
7,480 ft 148 ft COM 65°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VAID

9,787 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
55.6%
IFR
39.7%
LIFR
4.7%

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 44.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 500 knots. Calm conditions occur 21% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 21%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
15.4%
E
17.1%
SE
5%
S
3.1%
SW
3.9%
W
18.9%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.2°C
Range: 8°C to 43°C
8°C 43°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,787 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VAID
IATA Code: IDR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,850 ft MSL

Location

City: Indore
Country: IN
Latitude: 22.721800°
Longitude: 75.801102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 7,480 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

About Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport

Overview

Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport serves Indore, located in central India at an elevation of 1,850 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Madhya Pradesh region, supporting commercial and potentially regional aviation operations with its 7,480-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 52.5% IFR and 40.5% marginal VFR days throughout the year. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 4.9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 22% of the time. Temperature variations range from 8°C to 33°C, with an average of 21.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (07/25) is oriented east-west, with winds from 100° showing 100% favorable alignment. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging only 2.3 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October offer the most consistently favorable VFR flying conditions. Runway 07 and 25 provide nearly identical operational characteristics due to the consistent wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate instrument meteorological conditions during most of the year, with proper instrument approach preparation recommended.

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.