Tiruchirappalli International Airport

VOTR / TRZ

Tiruchirappalli, IN

Last Updated
May 15, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
5 kt
30°
4 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOTR 150730Z 03005KT 4000 -DZ SCT020 FEW030CB OVC080 29/27 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,288 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,288 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,288 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 5 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 27°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. 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. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
566 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,315 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +14.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VOTR 150500Z 1506/1612 29010KT 5000 BR SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 1509/1515 SCT020 FEW025TCU/CB BKN100 BECMG 1512/1513 16010KT 4000 BR BECMG 1600/1601 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OTR
09 ✈️
27
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,115 ft 150 ft ASP 85°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
15/33 4,776 ft 150 ft ASP 149°
2.4 kt 4.4 kt
119° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VOTR

10,847 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
42.8%
IFR
53.7%
LIFR
3.4%

Tiruchirappalli International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 57.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 65 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 41°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 65 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
24.9%
E
22.7%
SE
7.4%
S
6%
SW
3.2%
W
14.1%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 18°C to 41°C
18°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,847 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tiruchirappalli International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOTR
IATA Code: TRZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Tiruchirappalli
Country: IN
Latitude: 10.766223°
Longitude: 78.717740°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,115 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,776 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tiruchirappalli International Airport

Overview

Tiruchirappalli International Airport serves the urban area of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India, operating as a medium-sized international airport. Located at 10.766223, 78.717740 with an elevation of 288 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and international connectivity. Its two asphalted runways support varied aircraft operations in this strategically positioned location.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates significant instrument flight conditions, with 63.9% of observations reporting IFR and 5.2% LIFR status. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 38°C, averaging 27.2°C, which suggests potential thermal variability affecting aircraft performance. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 6.7 knots and maximum gusts reaching 17 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 09/27 measuring 6,115 feet and 15/33 measuring 4,776 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 09/27 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.6 knots and Runway 15/33 experiencing an average crosswind of 5.3 knots. Visibility consistently remains high, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations, characterized by optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly northeast winds when planning approaches and departures. The consistent wind patterns and high visibility provide generally stable flying conditions, with minimal reported instances of fog or severely restricted visibility.

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.