Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

FIMP / MRU

Plaine Magnien, MU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FIMP 042200Z 12010KT 9999 VCSH SCT016 27/24 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 186 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,786 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FIMP 041705Z 0418/0600 15005KT 9999 SCT017 TEMPO 0419/0500 7000 -SHRA FEW010 BKN016 TEMPO 0503/0515 7000 -SHRA FEW010 BKN016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
Light Showers 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: 14
11,056 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FIMP

3,933 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.3%
MVFR
21.5%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 25.7°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: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
13.7%
E
40.9%
SE
18.2%
S
4.3%
SW
2.1%
W
1%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.7°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: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,933 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.