Chandigarh International Airport

VICG / IXC

Chandigarh, IN

Last Updated
Jul 3, 12:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
12:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
15 kt
20° G25 kt
5 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VICG 031230Z 02015G25KT 5000 -TSRABR SCT025 FEW030CB BKN090 28/25 Q1000 TEMPO 36025G35KT 3000 TSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,012 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,512 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,012 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,012 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Chandigarh International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 12.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 15-knot crosswind component (gusting to 25 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 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 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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: Thunderstorm RABR, RABR. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm RABR between 13:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with RABR between 00:00Z and 02:00Z.

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 narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,012 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,410 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,213 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VICG 030500Z 0306/0412 16010KT 6000 SCT030 BKN090 TEMPO 0313/0315 34010G20KT 4000 TSRABR SCT025 FEW030CB BKN100 TEMPO 0400/0402 34010G20KT 4000 RABR SCT020 FEW030TCUCB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ICG
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
9,001 ft 168 ft ASP 114°
0.0 kt 15.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VICG

1,573 observations | Nov 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
98.2%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Chandigarh International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 44°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.8%
N
16.6%
S
9.2%
W
8.1%
NE
5.2%
NW
26.5%
SE
25.7%
SW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.1°C
Range: 3°C to 44°C
3°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 1,573 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chandigarh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VICG
IATA Code: IXC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,012 ft MSL

Location

City: Chandigarh
Country: IN
Latitude: 30.673500°
Longitude: 76.788498°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 168 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chandigarh International Airport

Overview

Chandigarh International Airport serves the twin capital cities of Punjab and Haryana, strategically located in northern India. The airport operates as a medium-sized facility at an elevation of 1012 feet above mean sea level, providing critical air connectivity for the region's administrative and commercial centers.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1012 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment with potential seasonal temperature variations typical of northern India. Pilots should anticipate temperature-related performance considerations, particularly during summer months when density altitude can significantly impact aircraft operations.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 30.673500, 76.788498, the airport features a single runway (11/29) with an asphalt surface measuring 9,001 feet in length. The runway orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with approaches potentially requiring careful wind management during landing and takeoff.

Approach Considerations

The 9,001-foot runway provides substantial landing distance for most medium-sized aircraft, offering operational flexibility for different aircraft types. Runway 11/29's alignment suggests wind patterns may influence preferred approach directions, requiring pilots to carefully assess current meteorological conditions during arrival and departure planning.

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.