Maya-Maya Airport

FCBB / BZV

Brazzaville, CG

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
360°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FCBB 041800Z 36004KT 9000 TS SCT020 FEW030CB 24/22 Q1012 BECMG NSW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,048 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,048 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,048 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,048 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,086 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,418 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FCBB 041700Z 0418/0524 23005KT 6000 -TSRA SCT020 FEW030CB PROB30 0420/0422 NSW BECMG 0422/0424 SCT020 PROB30 0514/0520 FEW020 FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain
20:00Z PROB30
+1h
VFR
22:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CBB
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 50°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FCBB

3,691 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.2%
MVFR
58.4%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0%

Maya-Maya Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 36°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.6%
NE
3.1%
E
1.9%
SE
1.9%
S
7.8%
SW
40.3%
W
34.8%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 20°C to 36°C
20°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maya-Maya Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FCBB
IATA Code: BZV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,048 ft MSL

Location

City: Brazzaville
Country: CG
Latitude: -4.251700°
Longitude: 15.253000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maya-Maya Airport

Overview

Maya-Maya Airport serves as the primary airport for Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, located at coordinates -4.251700, 15.253000. Situated at an elevation of 1,048 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport supports critical transportation infrastructure for the capital city and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Maya-Maya Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with 98.4% of observations supporting VFR or MVFR operations. Winds predominantly come from the southwest at 225° with an average speed of 5.4 knots, rarely exceeding 27 knots. Temperature ranges between 20°C and 36°C, with an average of 26.6°C, providing consistent thermal conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (05/23) measuring 10,827 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis shows 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway, with an average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. Notably, the location experiences minimal meteorological disruptions, with zero reported instances of fog and no visibility restrictions below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the optimal months for VFR flying at Maya-Maya Airport. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the southwest, which align favorably with runway 05/23. The low crosswind average and excellent visibility suggest straightforward approach and landing conditions for most aircraft operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.