Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (VECC)
Kolkata, India · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VECC
IATA
CCU
City
Kolkata
Country
India
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
16 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
22.6547, 88.4467
Overview
Eastern India hub with monsoon and cyclone weather challenges. Gateway to Northeast India.
Current Weather at VECC
Pilots flying into or out of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose 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 VECC 030900Z 14007KT 4500 HZ SCT020 SCT025 37/26 Q1000 NOSIGWind 140° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 14
Current TAF
TAF VECC 030800Z 0309/0318 16008KT 4000 HZ FEW020 SCT100 PROB40 TEMPO 0311/0314 24010G25KT 2000 TSRA SCT015 FEW025CB BKN090Decode METAR for VECC
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VECC. 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 VECC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Kolkata. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VECC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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