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MVFRAnuradhapura Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 7 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 5 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 23°C (73°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 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm RA/SHRA. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm RA/SHRA between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm RA/SHRA between 18:00Z 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.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
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4,876 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 46° |
↑ 1.7 kt
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↔ 4.7 kt
70° angle
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Overview
Anuradhapura Airport serves the historic city of Anuradhapura in northern Sri Lanka, providing regional connectivity for the area. Located at coordinates 8.301542, 80.428480, the airport sits at an elevation of 324 feet above mean sea level and supports medium-scale aviation operations.
Flying Conditions
Sri Lanka's tropical climate produces consistent temperature ranges and humidity levels that can impact aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations given the airport's moderate elevation of 324 ft MSL, which may influence takeoff and landing characteristics.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (05/23) with an asphalted surface measuring 4,876 feet in length. Its geographical positioning in the northern region of Sri Lanka presents potential terrain considerations for approach and departure procedures, with surrounding landscape typical of the island's interior plains.
Approach Considerations
Runway 05/23 provides a primary operational surface aligned approximately 050/230 degrees, which allows flexibility based on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should assess wind direction and runway length when planning arrivals and departures, considering the 4,876-foot asphalt runway's operational limitations for different aircraft types.
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