Pierrefonds Airport

FMEP / ZSE

Saint-Pierre, RE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
7 kt
40°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FMEP 042230Z AUTO 04007KT CAVOK 25/18 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FMEP 041100Z 0412/0421 24010KT 9999 FEW030 SCT065 PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0414 1100 SHRA BKN030TCU BECMG 0414/0416 10012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:47Z BASE
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VFR 240° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MEP
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 129°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FMEP

7,726 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.2%
MVFR
5.5%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Pierrefonds Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 26.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
22.5%
E
9.3%
SE
28.6%
S
9.5%
SW
6%
W
11.9%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,726 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pierrefonds Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FMEP
IATA Code: ZSE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Saint-Pierre
Country: RE
Latitude: -21.319362°
Longitude: 55.422506°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Pierrefonds Airport

Overview

Pierrefonds Airport serves Saint-Pierre on Réunion Island, located in the Indian Ocean. As a medium-sized airport at 59 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with a single 7000-foot asphalt runway (15/33).

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent VFR conditions, with 94.4% of observations indicating clear weather suitable for visual flight. Consistent southeast winds averaging 9.4 knots create stable atmospheric conditions, with temperatures ranging between 17°C and 34°C and an average of 25.6°C.

Notable Features

Pierrefonds Airport's geographical positioning on Réunion Island offers unique meteorological characteristics with minimal weather disruptions. The low incidence of adverse conditions (IFR at 0.9%, LIFR at 0.2%) suggests reliable operational predictability for pilots traversing the region.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 4.6 knots. October, January, and November represent the most consistent months for VFR flying, providing optimal approach and departure conditions for 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.