VISR/SXR METAR & TAF Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

Srinagar, Jammu and KashmirElevation 5,429 ftLarge airport

CURRENT STATUS

IFRMore than 1 hour old

No ceiling, visibility 1.86 SM, mist.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

IFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

VRB@2

steady

VISIBILITY

1.86 SM

3 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

5,493 ft

+64 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0330Z (9:00 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

VISR is currently IFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 1.86 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Visibility 1.86 SM.

WIND

Variable at 2 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

1.86 statute miles

3 km, low (IFR).

CEILING & SKY

SKC

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

9°C / 5°C

48°F / 41°F. 4°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.42 inHg

1030.1 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

BR, LOW VIS

Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR SKC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2130Z (3:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (5:30 PM local)

VISR forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 01Z to 03Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 01Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

MVFR

IFR

MVFR

0000Z5:30 AM0224Z7:54 AM0448Z10:18 AM0712Z12:42 PM0936Z3:06 PM1200Z5:30 PM

Codes in this report: SCT TEMPO BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.

›Low visibility: 1.86 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 variable at 2 kt, visibility 1.86 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: high density altitude; low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

High density altitudeMETAR

Density altitude about 5,493 ft (field elevation 5,429 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

Low visibilityMETAR

Visibility 1.86 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

1 runway · crosswind ranking

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

13/31

Dimensions

12,090 x 150 ft

Surface

ASP

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

5,493 ft

Pressure altitude

4,929 ft

Field elevation

5,429 ft MSL

Temperature

9°C (48°F)

Dewpoint

5°C (41°F)

Altimeter

30.42 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

1214Z 5:44 PM

Sunrise

0115Z 6:45 AM

Loggable night

1240Z (6:10 PM local) → 0049Z (6:19 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

1214Z (5:44 PM local) → 0115Z (6:45 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

1314Z (6:44 PM local) → 0015Z (5:45 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

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Field elevation 5,429 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

UseScheduled service

TypeLarge airport

Airline serviceYes

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAVISR / SXR

RegionJammu and Kashmir

CountryIndia

Coordinates33.9871, 74.7742

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerTowered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

893.9

RDO

A/G

127.9

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.

VIJU Jammu Airport

78 NM S

MVFR

OPST Sialkot International Airport

90 NM S

IFR

About this airport

History

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗VISR on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does VISR have a METAR?

Yes. VISR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does VISR have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for VISR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at VISR?

VISR sits at 5,429 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VISR?

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.