Bagdogra Airport

VEBD / IXB

Siliguri, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
30°
4.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEBD 142330Z 03003KT 4500 BR FEW025 SCT090 25/24 Q1003 BECMG 5000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 412 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,912 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,412 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Bagdogra Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,000 feet and 4.5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4.5 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft, scattered at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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: RABR, Thunderstorm RABR. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm RABR between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 11:00Z.

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
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (412 ft)
Pressure Alt
720 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,019 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VEBD 141100Z 1412/1518 04008KT 6000 SCT030 BECMG 1415/1417 5000 RABR SCT015 SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 1418/1420 3000 TSRABR SCT020 FEW030CB BKN080 BECMG 1502/1504 09008KT 6000 SCT020 BKN080 TEMPO 1509/1511 SCT020 FEW030TCU BKN080 BECMG 1516/1518 3000 TSRABR SCT020 FEW030CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
02:00Z BECMG
+3h
MVFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
2.6 kt 1.5 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

502 observations | Nov 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
94.4%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
0%

Bagdogra Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 5.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 3.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.1%
NE
27.1%
E
22%
SE
20.2%
S
8%
SW
1.8%
W
0.3%
NW
0.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°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: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 502 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - May 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.