Kempegowda International Airport (VOBL)
Bangalore, India · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
VOBL
IATA
BLR
City
Bangalore
Country
India
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
3,000 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
13.1979, 77.7063
Overview
IT capital of India at moderate elevation. Year-round pleasant weather ideal for flight training.
Current Weather at VOBL
Pilots flying into or out of Kempegowda 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 VOBL 171400Z 30010KT 6000 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 22/20 Q1016 NOSIGWind 300° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 30
Current TAF
TAF VOBL 171400Z 1715/1724 32010KT 6000 SCT012 BKN080 TEMPO 1715/1718 3000 TSRA RA FEW008 SCT012 FEW025CB BKN080 BECMG 1720/1722 3000 RA BR SCT008 SCT012 BKN080Read any VOBL METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Kempegowda International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VOBL. 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 VOBL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Bangalore. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Kempegowda International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Kempegowda International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VOBL 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
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