Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

VANP / NAG

Nagpur, IN

Last Updated
Jul 4, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
05:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
280°
5 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VANP 040530Z 28009KT 240V310 5000 HZ SCT018 BKN080 29/24 Q1001 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,033 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,833 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,033 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 9 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: RA/BR, Thunderstorm RA/RA, Light Thunderstorm RA/RA, HZ/BR, BR/HZ. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm RA/RA between 00:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm RA/RA between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

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 forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,033 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,329 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VANP 032300Z 0400/0506 26006KT 3000 RA/BR BKN018 OVC090 TEMPO 0400/0404 32010G20KT 2500 TSRA/RA SCT010 BKN018 FEW030CB OVC080 BECMG 0407/0409 26005KT 3000 TS/RA SCT018 FEW030CB BKN090 TEMPO 0412/0416 30010G20KT 2500 -TSRA/RA SCT010 BKN018 FEW030CB OVC080 BECMG 0418/0420 25008KT 3000 HZ/BR SCT018 BKN090 BECMG 0421/0423 23004KT 4000 BR/HZ SCT018 BKN090 BECMG 0504/0506 23004KT 2500 -TSRA/RA FEW010 SCT018 FEW030CB OVC080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:56Z BASE
+0h
IFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
RA/BR
07:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
12:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Thunderstorm RA/RA

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANP
09
27 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
6,358 ft 150 ft ASP 84°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
14/32 10,500 ft 150 ft ASP 143°
6.6 kt 6.1 kt
137° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VANP

13,284 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
53.5%
IFR
43.3%
LIFR
3.2%

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 46.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.5%
N
19.1%
S
7.4%
W
12.8%
NE
9.5%
NW
20.3%
SE
4.7%
SW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 8°C to 45°C
8°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,284 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VANP
IATA Code: NAG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,033 ft MSL

Location

City: Nagpur
Country: IN
Latitude: 21.092199°
Longitude: 79.047203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,358 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport

Overview

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport serves Nagpur, Maharashtra, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at an elevation of 1033 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central India. Its two substantial runways (6358ft and 10500ft) support a range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 65.3% of observations indicating IFR and 6.1% LIFR status. Temperature variations range from 8°C to 34°C with an average of 22.4°C. Wind conditions are generally mild, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 3.5 knots and occasional gusts up to 15 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways (09/27 and 14/32) with excellent wind alignment. Both runways demonstrate near-perfect wind favorability, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions. The runways offer minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 2.4 knots for 09/27 and 1.9 knots for 14/32. Pilots can expect predictable wind and visibility conditions conducive to safe operations.

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.