Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (VABB)
Mumbai, India · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VABB
IATA
BOM
City
Mumbai
Country
India
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
39 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
19.0896, 72.8656
Overview
Busiest airport in India with massive traffic on intersecting runways. Monsoon operations challenging.
Current Weather at VABB
Pilots flying into or out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VABB 011330Z 27011KT 4000 HZ FEW018 SCT025 BKN100 29/24 Q1009 NOSIGWind 270° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF VABB 011100Z 0112/0121 26013KT 4000 -SHRA BR SCT018 SCT025 BKN090 TEMPO 0112/0118 25010G20KT 2000 -RA SHRA FEW010 SCT015 FEW025TCU OVC080 BECMG 0118/0120 25010KT 2500 BR HZ SCT018 FEW025TCU BKN090Read any VABB METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VABB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VABB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mumbai. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VABB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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