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VGEG/CGP METAR & TAF Shah Amanat International Airport

Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong DivisionElevation 12 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR52 min old
No ceiling, visibility 2 1/2 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
020@3
steady
VISIBILITY
2 1/2 SM
4 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,629 ft
+1,617 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (7:00 AM local) · 52 min old

VGEG is currently IFR. Winds are from the north at 3 knots. Visibility is 2 1/2 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: haze. Main concerns: Visibility 2.49 SM.

WIND
20° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
2 1/2 statute miles
4 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW018 SCT120
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
28°C / 26°C
82°F / 79°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
HZ, LOW VIS
Haze reported.

Codes in this report: HZ FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (5:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (12:00 PM local)

VGEG forecast starts IFR at 00Z. Worst period is 23Z to 06Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS, TS, CB). Best period is 13Z to 14Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

BKN0808,000 ft · 2.2 SM
IFR
MVFR
BKN0909,000 ft · 2.5 SM
BKN0909,000 ft · 2.5 SM
0000Z6:00 AM0600Z12:00 PM1200Z6:00 PM1800Z12:00 AM0000Z6:00 AM0600Z12:00 PM

Codes in this report: HZ SCT BKN BECMG FEW TEMPO OVC

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2.49 SM.
›Haze reported.
›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 from 20° at 3 kt, visibility 2.49 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2.49 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0523 20°20°3 kt20°20° 320°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
020° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 053 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
05
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
1 kt L
BEST
23
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
9,646 x 148 ft
Surface
Concrete
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,629 ft
Pressure altitude
82 ft
Field elevation
12 ft MSL
Temperature
28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint
26°C (79°F)
Altimeter
29.85 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
1119Z 5:19 PM
Sunrise
2354Z 5:54 AM
Loggable night
1142Z (5:42 PM local) → 2331Z (5:31 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1119Z (5:19 PM local) → 2354Z (5:54 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1219Z (6:19 PM local) → 2254Z (4:54 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

Shah Amanat International Airport is in Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong Division. Field elevation 12 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVGEG / CGP
RegionChittagong Division
CountryBangladesh
Coordinates22.2496, 91.8133
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.6
ATIS
ATIS
121.8
CHITTAGONG GND
GND
118.7
CHITTAGONG 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.

VELP Lengpui Airport
105 NM NE
IFR
VGHS Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
124 NM NW
IFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗VGEG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VGEG have a METAR?
Yes. VGEG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VGEG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VGEG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VGEG?
VGEG sits at 12 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VGEG?
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.