Kangra Airport

VIGG / DHM

Kangra, IN

Last Updated
May 14, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
12:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
200°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIGG 141200Z 20003KT 6000 FEW035 SCT080 31/15 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,525 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,025 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,525 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Kangra Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and 6 km visibility. Note: This observation is 11.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain IFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 05:00Z and 09:00Z.

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 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VIGG 142300Z 1500/1509 07006KT 4000 HZ -RA SCT035 SCT080 TEMPO 1505/1509 25008G18KT 2000 -TSRA SCT030 FEW035CB BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:51Z BASE
+0h
IFR 70° 6 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze, Light Rain
05:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IGG
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,620 ft 98 ft ASP 147°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VIGG

3,446 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
98.3%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.7%

Kangra Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 2.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 2.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 37.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.8%
NE
2.5%
E
7.3%
SE
13.1%
S
12.6%
SW
17.5%
W
5.1%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20°C
Range: 2°C to 37°C
2°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,446 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kangra Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIGG
IATA Code: DHM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,525 ft MSL

Location

City: Kangra
Country: IN
Latitude: 32.164902°
Longitude: 76.263018°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,620 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kangra Airport

Overview

Kangra Airport serves the Kangra region in Himachal Pradesh, India, functioning as a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,525 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 32.164902, 76.263018, the airport provides critical air connectivity to this mountainous area of northern India.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly Marginal VFR conditions, with 97% of METAR reports showing MVFR status. Temperature ranges from 2°C to 33°C with an average of 17.1°C, and pilots can expect generally stable visibility around 10 statute miles. January, September, and October demonstrate the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (15/33) measuring 4,620 feet with an asphalt surface. Terrain surrounding Kangra Airport is characterized by mountainous landscapes typical of Himachal Pradesh, which can create complex local wind and atmospheric conditions. Winds are predominantly from the southwest at 225° with an average speed of 2 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of only 1.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are prevalent 43.7% of the time, providing relatively consistent approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential mountain-induced weather variations and prepare for potential MVFR scenarios.

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.