Chabua Air Force Station

VECA

Chabua, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 04:30Z

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Currently using: VEMN
Weather Source: Dibrugarh Airport (VEMN)
Distance: 6nm / 10km from VECA

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
04:30Z

🌅 Dawn
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
360°
2.5 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VEMN 150430Z 36006KT 2500 -RA FEW008 SCT018 FEW025CB OVC090 23/23 Q1008 BECMG 3000 -RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 367 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,167 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,167 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,867 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,367 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Chabua Air Force Station is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,000 feet and 2.5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 6 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2.5 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist.

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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (367 ft)
Pressure Alt
525 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,573 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VEMN 150200Z 1503/1512 02008KT 3000 -RA BR SCT018 OVC090 BECMG 1506/1508 4000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:48Z BASE
+0h
IFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
06:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECA
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,003 ft 148 ft ASP 49°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chabua Air Force Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VECA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 367 ft MSL

Location

City: Chabua
Country: IN
Latitude: 27.462200°
Longitude: 95.117699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,003 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chabua Air Force Station

Chabua Air Force Station is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IN AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Chabua Air Force Station (VECA) is located in Chabua, IN at an elevation of 367 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 9,003 feet.

Airport Overview

Chabua Air Force Station serves Chabua in IN. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (05/23) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 9,003 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from VECA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.