Cat Bi International Airport

VVCI / HPH

Haiphong (Hai An), VN

Last Updated
Jul 3, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VVCI 032230Z 33009KT 9999 FEW045 27/24 Q1000 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,506 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cat Bi International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 9 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain between 14:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
404 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,845 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VVCI 031700Z 0318/0418 34005KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0321/0402 4000 TSRA SCT010 FEW027CB TEMPO 0406/0411 34015G25KT 2500 +TSRA BKN010 SCT027CB BECMG 0412/0413 21015KT 4000 RA BKN015 OVC040 TEMPO 0414/0418 21015G25KT 2500 +TSRA BKN008 SCT027CB OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR 340° 15 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VCI
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,007 ft 164 ft ASP 72°
1.6 kt 8.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VVCI

13,266 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
3.6%
LIFR
0.7%

Cat Bi International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 39°C with an average of 24.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
20.3%
N
9.5%
S
13.4%
W
2%
NE
17.2%
NW
4.2%
SE
29.9%
SW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.5°C
Range: 10°C to 39°C
10°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

June October July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,266 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cat Bi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVCI
IATA Code: HPH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Haiphong (Hai An)
Country: VN
Latitude: 20.816860°
Longitude: 106.722994°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cat Bi International Airport

Overview

Cat Bi International Airport serves the major port city of Haiphong in northern Vietnam, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the region. Located at 6 ft mean sea level, the airport supports medium-scale aviation operations with its single 10,007 ft asphalt runway (07/25).

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions at Cat Bi, with 78.5% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 36°C and a mean of 22.8°C. September through November offer the most stable and predictable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 6 ft MSL and coastal location in Haiphong suggests minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. Winds remain relatively moderate, with maximum recorded speeds of 20 knots and only 1.6% calm wind periods. Runway 07/25 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 provides consistent wind alignment, making it suitable for most approach scenarios. With high visibility averages around 10 statute miles and negligible fog occurrences, instrument approaches are generally straightforward. Pilots should anticipate northeast wind components and prepare for stable approach conditions during peak months.

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.