Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

FIMP / MRU

Plaine Magnien, MU

Last Updated
May 15, 04:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
04:35Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
270°
--
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FIMP 150435Z 27003KT 2000NE SHRA FEW008 BKN015 22/21 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 186 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
986 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,686 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 15:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FIMP 142305Z 1500/1606 12010G20KT 5000 -RA FEW010 BKN015 BECMG 1508/1510 9999 SCT017 TEMPO 1515/1606 6000 -RA FEW010 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Rain
08:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMP
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
11,056 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
1.9 kt 2.3 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 - FIMP

5,616 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.6%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.8°C (range: 18°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.8%
NE
11.8%
E
41.4%
SE
19.4%
S
4.5%
SW
1.8%
W
0.8%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°C
Range: 18°C to 33°C
18°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,616 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FIMP
IATA Code: MRU
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 186 ft MSL

Location

City: Plaine Magnien
Country: MU
Latitude: -20.430201°
Longitude: 57.683601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 11,056 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

Overview

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Mauritius, located in Plaine Magnien. Positioned at 186 feet above mean sea level, this large airport is critical for both commercial passenger and cargo operations in the Indian Ocean region.

Flying Conditions

As an island airport, FIMP experiences maritime tropical climate conditions with potential significant wind and precipitation variations. The single long runway (14/32) at 11,056 feet provides substantial operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types, accommodating substantial crosswind and seasonal meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location at coordinates -20.430201, 57.683601 places it on the southeastern coast of Mauritius, surrounded by relatively flat terrain. Its significant runway length and asphaltic surface enable operations for wide-body international aircraft and provide robust emergency landing capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32's extensive length and orientation suggest potential utility for both easterly and westerly approaches depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime wind shifts and be prepared for potential crosswind landing scenarios given the airport's coastal positioning.

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

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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.