Noi Bai International Airport

VVNB / HAN

Hanoi (Soc Son), VN

Last Updated
Jul 4, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
4 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
999 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VVNB 040830Z 32004KT 280V350 9999 FEW047 30/27 Q0999 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 39 ft
FEW 4,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,739 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Noi Bai International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,700 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 27°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: Showers Rain, Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Heavy Showers Rain, Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 06:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain between 09:00Z and 14:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 22:00Z.

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
999 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (39 ft)
Pressure Alt
467 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,276 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VVNB 040500Z 0406/0506 29010KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0406/0408 3500 SHRA BKN012 FEW025TCU TEMPO 0409/0414 2500 +TSRA BKN012 FEW027CB TEMPO 0416/0422 2000 +SHRA BKN008 FEW027CB TEMPO 0423/0503 4000 RA BKN010 FEW020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
16:00Z TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Heavy Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VNB
11L
29R ✈️
11R
29L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 29R
10,499 ft 148 ft CON 107°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 11R/29L
Active: 29L
12,466 ft 148 ft CON 107°
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 - VVNB

13,339 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.6%
MVFR
35.9%
IFR
12.2%
LIFR
1.3%

Noi Bai International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 9°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
27.3%
N
12.3%
S
5.5%
W
4.2%
NE
17.9%
NW
7.9%
SE
22.4%
SW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 9°C to 40°C
9°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

June October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11L/29R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,339 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Noi Bai International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVNB
IATA Code: HAN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 39 ft MSL

Location

City: Hanoi (Soc Son)
Country: VN
Latitude: 21.221201°
Longitude: 105.806999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 11L/29R
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 12,466 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Noi Bai International Airport

Overview

Noi Bai International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Hanoi, Vietnam, located in the Soc Son district. As a large airport with two concrete runways exceeding 10,000 feet, it supports significant commercial and international aviation operations. The airport sits at a low elevation of 39 feet mean sea level, providing generally stable approach conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather statistics indicate highly favorable flying conditions, with 87.1% of observations supporting visual (VFR) or marginal visual (MVFR) flight rules. Temperatures range from 9°C to 35°C, with an average of 22.3°C, suggesting minimal thermal extreme challenges. The best VFR months are October, September, and November, offering optimal flying weather with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways oriented 11/29, with excellent wind alignment. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind at 3.5 knots. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45 degrees) at an average of 5.6 knots support predictable and stable flight operations, with rare calm conditions (1.3% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable approach conditions with high visibility and minimal meteorological restrictions. Fog is extremely rare, occurring in only 0.4% of observations, and visibility below 3 statute miles is essentially non-existent. The parallel runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways offering similar wind characteristics and approach potential.

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.