Solwesi Airport

FLSW / SLI

Solwesi, ZM

Last Updated
Mar 3, 15:00Z

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Currently using: FZQA
Weather Source: Lubumbashi International Airport (FZQA)
Distance: 77nm / 142km from FLSW

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
15:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
4 kt
90°
8 km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FZQA 031500Z 09004KT 8000 -RA SCT007 FEW030CB BKN080 21/20 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,551 ft
SCT 700 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,251 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,551 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,551 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
862 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,551 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,529 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,341 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FZQA 030500Z 0306/0412 09006KT 8000 FEW010 BECMG 0309/0311 18008KT BKN020 FEW030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0316 09010KT 7000 -TSRA BECMG 0317/0319 VRB03KT SCT014 BECMG 0403/0405 36006KT 4000 BR SCT008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
LSW
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 8,858 ft 120 ft ASP 0°
↓ 3.9 kt • ↔ 0.7 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Solwesi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FLSW
IATA Code: SLI
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,551 ft MSL

Location

City: Solwesi
Country: ZM
Latitude: -12.173700°
Longitude: 26.365101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 120 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@4kt
Density Alt
4551ft, 21°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FZQA MVFR
Lubumbashi International Airport
77nm
142km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Solwesi Airport

Solwesi Airport (FLSW/SLI) is located in Solwesi, ZM at an elevation of 4,551 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 8,858 feet.

Airport Overview

Solwesi Airport serves Solwesi in ZM. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 8,858 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4551 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FLSW, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at FLSW

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Understanding Flight Categories
VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: MVFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 4,551 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
View all learning resources →

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.