Mangalore International Airport

VOML / IXE

Mangalore, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
60°
6 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOML 142330Z 06004KT 6000 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 25/23 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 337 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,537 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,837 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,337 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mangalore International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) 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 8000 feet AGL (broken), 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 25°C (77°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 MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain, Drizzle, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Rain, Drizzle, Mist between 21:00Z and 03:00Z.

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.

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
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (337 ft)
Pressure Alt
615 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,896 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOML 142000Z 1421/1506 09005KT 6000 SCT012 BKN080 TEMPO 1421/1503 5000 RA DZ BR FEW008 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OML
06
24
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 8,035 ft 151 ft CON
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
5,300 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
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 - VOML

10,898 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
1.8%
MVFR
77.9%
IFR
18.4%
LIFR
2%

Mangalore International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 1.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 69 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 19°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are April, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 69 kt
Calm Winds: 22.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
8.7%
E
20.6%
SE
2.7%
S
2.5%
SW
7.4%
W
20.7%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 19°C to 34°C
19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,898 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mangalore International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOML
IATA Code: IXE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 337 ft MSL

Location

City: Mangalore
Country: IN
Latitude: 12.961300°
Longitude: 74.890099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,035 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 5,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Mangalore International Airport

Overview

Mangalore International Airport serves the coastal city of Mangalore in Karnataka, India, functioning as a medium-sized airport at 337 feet above sea level. Located at coordinates 12.961300, 74.890099, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the southwestern Indian coastal region. Its two runways support commercial and potentially regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 73.3% of observations in MVFR and 22.4% in IFR ranges. Wind patterns are consistently easterly, averaging 5 knots with occasional gusts up to 45 knots, and calm conditions occurring 20.2% of the time. Temperature ranges between 19°C and 34°C, with an average of 25.9°C, suggesting generally stable thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a longer concrete runway 06/24 measuring 8,035 feet, and a shorter asphalt runway 09/27 at 5,300 feet. Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind (2.6kt for 06/24, 2kt for 09/27). Terrain and coastal positioning likely contribute to the predictable wind characteristics observed in the meteorological data.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the best VFR months for operations, offering optimal visibility conditions averaging 10 statute miles. With minimal fog occurrence (1% of observations) and consistently favorable wind alignments, pilots can generally expect straightforward approach and landing scenarios. Runway selection should prioritize the longer 06/24 concrete runway when possible, given its superior length and surface composition.

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.