Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

VEAT / IXA

Agartala, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
170°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEAT 141500Z 17003KT 4000 BR FEW018 SCT100 26/25 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,846 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,046 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 10,000 feet and 4 km visibility. Note: This observation is 8.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist, Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 16:00Z and 20:00Z.

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
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (46 ft)
Pressure Alt
324 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,655 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEAT 142300Z 1500/1606 15003KT 2800 BR FEW018 SCT100 BECMG 1504/1506 18008KT 5000 HZ FEW020 SCT025 TEMPO 1506/1509 2800 -TSRA SCT018 FEW030CB BKN100 TEMPO 1516/1520 -TSRA SCT018 FEW030CB BKN100 BECMG 1523/1602 00000KT 2800 BR FEW018 SCT100 BECMG 1604/1606 21008KT 5000 HZ FEW018 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:46Z BASE
+0h
IFR 150° 3 kt
Visibility: 2.8 km
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
MVFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze
06:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 2.8 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAT
05
23 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
0 ft 0 ft UNK
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
18/36 7,500 ft 148 ft ASP 184°
2.9 kt 0.7 kt
14° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEAT

7,020 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
25.5%
IFR
64.4%
LIFR
10.1%

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 74.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 36°C with an average of 25.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 28.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.1%
NE
5.3%
E
3.4%
SE
4.6%
S
12.6%
SW
8.6%
W
6.9%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 9°C to 36°C
9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,020 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEAT
IATA Code: IXA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Agartala
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.886999°
Longitude: 91.240402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport

Overview

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport serves Agartala, the capital of Tripura state in northeastern India. Located at 46 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region, connecting this northeastern state with other parts of India.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 58.5% of observations indicating IFR and 13.6% LIFR conditions. Temperature variations range significantly from 9°C to 36°C, with an average of 24.7°C, suggesting potential thermal fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 7500-foot asphalted runway (18/36) and another with unspecified length (05/23). Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 4.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 32.3% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. The average crosswind is minimal (3kt for 05/23, 2kt for 18/36), providing relatively straightforward approach conditions. January, September, and October consistently offer the most favorable visual flight conditions for 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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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.