Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport

FIMR / RRG

Port Mathurin, MU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
13 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FIMR 040900Z 12013KT 9999 SCT017 31/24 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 95 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,795 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FIMR 040510Z 0406/0500 11015G25KT 9999 SCT017
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMR
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,223 ft 98 ft ASP 106°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FIMR

3,872 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
19%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 13 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 13 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.1%
NE
9.9%
E
64.8%
SE
13.9%
S
1.7%
SW
0.5%
W
1.1%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,872 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FIMR
IATA Code: RRG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 95 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Mathurin
Country: MU
Latitude: -19.757700°
Longitude: 63.361000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 4,223 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport

Overview

Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport serves Port Mathurin on Rodrigues Island, located in the Indian Ocean. As a medium-sized airport situated at 95 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this remote regional location.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 79.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions present for the remaining 20.4%. Easterly winds (90 degrees) dominate at an average of 13.4 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 28 knots and only 3.3% calm periods. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 25.7°C with a range between 20°C and 32°C.

Notable Features

The single runway (12/30) extends 4,223 feet with an asphalted surface. Its orientation allows for excellent wind alignment, with winds favorable 100% of the time. The airport's geographical position suggests potential maritime and terrain influences that pilots should consider during approach and departure planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 experiences an average crosswind of 4.8 knots, which is generally manageable for most aircraft. November, December, and January represent the best VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Pilots should anticipate consistent visibility around 10 statute miles and prepare for steady easterly wind patterns.

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
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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.