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VEBI/SHL METAR & TAF Shillong Airport

Shillong, MeghalayaElevation 2,910 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR28 min old
No ceiling, visibility 2.17 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
2.17 SM
3.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
4,434 ft
+1,524 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0400Z (9:30 AM local) · 28 min old

VEBI is currently IFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 2.17 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Visibility 2.17 SM.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
2.17 statute miles
3.5 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW020
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
24°C / 19°C
75°F / 66°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.15 inHg
1021 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0200Z (7:30 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (5:30 PM local)

VEBI forecast starts IFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 04Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 06Z to 12Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
MVFR
0300Z8:30 AM0448Z10:18 AM0636Z12:06 PM0824Z1:54 PM1012Z3:42 PM1200Z5:30 PM

Codes in this report: BR FEW SCT BECMG HZ

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2.17 SM.
›Mist reported.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category IFR, wind calm, visibility 2.17 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2.17 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW0422CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04/22
Dimensions
6,000 x 150 ft
Surface
CON
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
4,434 ft
Pressure altitude
2,680 ft
Field elevation
2,910 ft MSL
Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint
19°C (66°F)
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1115Z 4:45 PM
Sunrise
2356Z 5:26 AM
Loggable night
1139Z (5:09 PM local) → 2333Z (5:03 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1115Z (4:45 PM local) → 2356Z (5:26 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1215Z (5:45 PM local) → 2256Z (4:26 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Shillong Airport is in Shillong, Meghalaya. Field elevation 2,910 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVEBI / SHL
RegionMeghalaya
CountryIndia
Coordinates25.7036, 91.9787
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.3
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

VEGT Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
32 NM NW
IFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗VEBI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VEBI have a METAR?
Yes. VEBI has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VEBI have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VEBI; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VEBI?
VEBI sits at 2,910 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VEBI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.