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IFRSardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,000 feet and 3 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 3 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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. 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: Mist, Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain, Drizzle, Mist, Light Rain, Mist, Drizzle, Haze, Haze, Smoke, Light Rain, Haze. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 16:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 05:00Z and 11:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.
This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
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11,447 ft | 150 ft | PEM | 45° |
↑ 1.7 kt
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↔ 4.7 kt
70° angle
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Weather Statistics - VAAH
12,916 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 83.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 11°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, January, February.
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Statistics computed from 12,916 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport - Airport Information
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About Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport
Overview
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport serves Ahmedabad, Gujarat, functioning as a medium-sized international airport situated at 189 feet above mean sea level. The airport's single runway 05/23 extends 11,447 feet, accommodating various commercial and cargo aircraft operations in western India.
Flying Conditions
Meteorological data indicates predominantly instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, with 83% of observations requiring instrument navigation and only 10.2% marginal VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 5.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 24 knots and calm periods occurring 11.6% of the time.
Notable Features
The airport's geographic location experiences significant temperature variations, ranging from 11°C to 39°C with an average of 23.7°C. Visibility remains consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal fog occurrences (0.8%) and no significant low visibility events recorded.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% compatible wind conditions and an average crosswind component of just 2.4 knots. Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during January, September, and October, which represent the best VFR months for operations at this airport.
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