Birsa Munda Airport

VERC / IXR

Ranchi, IN

Last Updated
Jul 3, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
60°
2 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VERC 032300Z 06005KT 2000 BR FEW012 SCT016 BKN090 24/23 Q1002 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,148 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,348 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,748 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,148 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Birsa Munda Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 2 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 5 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°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 IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Mist, Mist, Haze.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
930 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,148 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,486 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,082 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VERC 032000Z 0321/0406 11010KT 2000 -RA BR SCT018 FEW030CB BKN090 BECMG 0403/0405 4000 BR HZ SCT018 BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:41Z BASE
+0h
IFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
03:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Mist, Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERC
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
8,855 ft 148 ft ASP 130°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VERC

11,380 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
75.9%
LIFR
11.7%

Birsa Munda Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 87.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 5°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
17.7%
S
6.5%
W
13.7%
NE
5.4%
NW
19%
SE
5.8%
SW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.7°C
Range: 5°C to 40°C
5°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 11,380 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Birsa Munda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VERC
IATA Code: IXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,148 ft MSL

Location

City: Ranchi
Country: IN
Latitude: 23.314301°
Longitude: 85.321701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,855 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Birsa Munda Airport

Overview

Birsa Munda Airport serves Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, India, at an elevation of 2,148 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (13/31) measuring 8,855 feet in asphaltic surface, it supports regional and potentially some national aviation operations in eastern India.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly instrument flight conditions, with 75.4% of observations classified as IFR and 20.6% as LIFR. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 5°C to 31°C with an average of 19.3°C. Wind patterns are primarily northerly (0°) with an average speed of 5.2 knots, though occasional gusts up to 60 knots can occur, with calm conditions present 18.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 23.314301, 85.321701, the airport is situated in a region with potential terrain considerations typical of eastern Indian topography. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a low average crosswind of just 2.8 knots, providing consistent approach and departure capabilities.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the best months for visual flight conditions, offering more consistent weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate primarily instrument meteorological conditions, with visibility averaging 10 statute miles and occasional fog events affecting 4.8% of observations. Runway 13/31 provides reliable wind coverage and minimal crosswind challenges.

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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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.