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MVFRGafsa Ksar International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 13 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,300 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating very dry conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.
This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
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9,514 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 48° |
↑ 13.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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Weather Statistics - DTTF
4,803 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Gafsa Ksar International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, April, September.
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Statistics computed from 4,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Gafsa Ksar International Airport - Airport Information
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About Gafsa Ksar International Airport
Overview
Gafsa Ksar International Airport serves the Gafsa region in Tunisia, situated at an elevation of 1060 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 9514 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional and potentially international aviation operations in this part of southern Tunisia.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 70% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistent from the northeast at an average of 7.3 knots, with maximum gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 1°C to 39°C, with an average of 16.7°C, suggesting potential density altitude considerations during summer months.
Notable Features
Located at coordinates 34.422001, 8.822500, the airport is positioned in a region with typical desert/semi-arid terrain characteristics. The runway orientation (05/23) is highly aligned with prevailing wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind coverage and a minimal average crosswind of 3.2 knots, providing consistently stable approach and departure conditions.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during September, October, and November, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's extensive 9514-foot length provides substantial landing and takeoff margin. With historically excellent visibility (average 10 statute miles) and minimal low-visibility events, instrument approaches should generally be straightforward.
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