Bagdogra Airport

VEBD / IXB

Siliguri, IN

Last Updated
Jul 4, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 28°C
4 kt
30°
6 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
998 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBD 041530Z 03004KT 6000 -TSRA SCT020 FEW030CB BKN090 32/28 Q0998 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 412 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,412 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,412 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,412 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bagdogra Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

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. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 28°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
998 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (412 ft)
Pressure Alt
870 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,009 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEBD 040930Z 0412/0424 09005KT 6000 SCT020 SCT080 TEMPO 0418/0422 SCT020 FEW030CB SCT080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBD
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
9,035 ft 150 ft PEM 181°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VEBD

1,578 observations | Nov 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
92%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Bagdogra Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 38°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 12 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.5%
N
15.1%
S
8.9%
W
0.3%
NE
23.4%
NW
0.7%
SE
23.7%
SW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 16°C to 38°C
16°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,578 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bagdogra Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VEBD
IATA Code: IXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 412 ft MSL

Location

City: Siliguri
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.681200°
Longitude: 88.328598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,035 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Bagdogra Airport

Overview

Bagdogra Airport serves the Siliguri region in West Bengal, India, operating as a critical medium-sized airport in northeastern India. Located at an elevation of 412 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides essential air connectivity for the surrounding mountainous and geographically complex terrain.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation and geographical position suggest variable meteorological conditions typical of the sub-Himalayan region. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and terrain-influenced weather patterns that can affect approach and departure procedures, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 26.681200, 88.328598, Bagdogra Airport features a single runway (18/36) with a substantial length of 9,035 feet constructed with a PEM (Pavement Evaluation Method) surface. The airport's proximity to complex mountainous terrain requires heightened situational awareness during all flight operations.

Approach Considerations

The runway orientation of 18/36 suggests potential wind alignment variations that pilots must carefully evaluate during approach and landing. With a significant runway length of 9,035 feet, the airport provides considerable operational flexibility for various aircraft types operating in this challenging regional environment.

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.