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VTCL/LPT METAR & TAF Lampang Airport

Lampang ProvinceElevation 811 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,497 ft
+1,686 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (8:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

VTCL is currently VFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK). The main issue is metar is 513 minutes old.

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
27°C / 25°C
81°F / 77°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (1:00 AM local)

VTCL forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 03Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 03Z to 05Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

IFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z1:00 AM2248Z5:48 AM0336Z10:36 AM0824Z3:24 PM1312Z8:12 PM1800Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO FEW BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›METAR is stale (513 minutes old).
›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 VFR, wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW1836VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
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

18/36
Dimensions
6,465 x 95 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,497 ft
Pressure altitude
881 ft
Field elevation
811 ft MSL
Temperature
27°C (81°F)
Dewpoint
25°C (77°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
1053Z 5:53 PM
Sunrise
2318Z 6:18 AM
Loggable night
1115Z (6:15 PM local) → 2256Z (5:56 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1053Z (5:53 PM local) → 2318Z (6:18 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1153Z (6:53 PM local) → 2218Z (5:18 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

Lampang Airport is in Lampang Province. Field elevation 811 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVTCL / LPT
RegionLampang Province
CountryThailand
Coordinates18.2709, 99.5042
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.3
APP
APP
39.5
ATIS
ATIS
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.

VTCP Phrae Airport
39 NM E
VFR
VTCC Chiang Mai International Airport
43 NM NW
VFR
VTPO Sukhothai Airport
65 NM S
VFR
VTCN Nan Airport
80 NM NE
VFR
VTPP Phitsanulok Airport
100 NM SE
VFR
VTCH Mae Hong Son Airport
107 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗VTCL on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VTCL have a METAR?
Yes. VTCL has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VTCL have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VTCL; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VTCL?
VTCL sits at 811 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VTCL?
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.