Is VECO VFR or IFR right now?

VECO is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at VECO has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 120° at 3 kt, runway 04 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Cooch Behar Airport have?

Cooch Behar Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft (1,067 m). Field elevation is 138 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at VECO?

Tower 122.30 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at VECO?

On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 23:56 UTC and sunset at 11:44 UTC; civil twilight ends at 12:08 UTC.

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Cooch Behar Airport

General Aviation Airport · Cooch Behar, WB, India

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Cooch Behar Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 87°F) with 84% humidity. Winds from 120° at 3 kt.

ICAOVECOIATACOH

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation138ft42 m

Longest runway3,500ft1,067 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates26.33, 89.4726°19'49.8"N 89°28'01.9"E

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 11 h 26 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

81°F27°C · Dew 75°FFeels like 87°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

120° @ 3 kt

Visibility1.1 sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity84%
Altimeter29.83 inHg
Pressure1010 hPa
GustsNone

Few 2,000′Scattered 2,500′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR VECO 041200Z 12003KT 1800 HZ FEW020 SCT025 27/24 Q1010 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind120° @ 3 kt

Visibility1.1 sm

Temperature81°F / 27°C

Dew point75°F · 84% RH

Altimeter29.83 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyFew 2,000′, Scattered 2,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 12:00Z·Cooch Behar Arpt, WB, IN·11 h 26 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 00:00Z – Mon 09:00Z

InitialMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 06:00Z
IFRWind090° @ 5 ktVis1.5 smSkyScattered 1,800′, Broken 9,000′WeatherLight rain, mist
TemporaryMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
LIFRVis0.87 smSkyScattered 1,500′, Few 2,500′, Overcast 9,000′WeatherThunderstorm with rain
BecomingMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 09:00Z
IFRWind090° @ 5 ktVis2 smSkyScattered 1,800′, Broken 9,000′WeatherLight rain, haze

RAW

TAF VECO 042300Z 0500/0509 09005KT 2400 -RA BR SCT018 BKN090
  TEMPO 0500/0504 1400 TSRA SCT015 FEW025CB OVC090
  BECMG 0506/0508 3200 -RA HZ

Issued 04 Oct 2026 23:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:26 UTC

What is the weather at Cooch Behar Airport (VECO) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Cooch Behar Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 87°F) with 84% humidity. Winds from 120° at 3 kt. (observed 12:00 UTC)
Is VECO VFR or IFR right now?: VECO is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at VECO has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 120° at 3 kt, runway 04 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Cooch Behar Airport have?: Cooch Behar Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft (1,067 m). Field elevation is 138 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at VECO?: Tower 122.30 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at VECO?: On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 23:56 UTC and sunset at 11:44 UTC; civil twilight ends at 12:08 UTC.

Runways

1 total

04/22

3,500 ft1,067 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

1 listed

Tower122.30

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

Cooch BeharNDB

337 kHz0.8 NM090° E

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