Vila Franca do Save Airport

FQ49

Vila Franca do Save, MZ

Last Updated
Jun 2, 15:00Z

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Currently using: FQVL
Weather Source: Vilankulo Airport (FQVL)
Distance: 66nm / 123km from FQ49

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQVL 021500Z 23005KT 9999 FEW020 26/12 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 98 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,098 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vila Franca do Save Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 FQVL 021000Z 0212/0312 20010KT CAVOK TX27/0213Z TN18/0303Z BECMG 0300/0302 30006KT BECMG 0310/0312 06010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 300° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
Q49
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,280 ft 75 ft BIT 160°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vila Franca do Save Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQ49
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 98 ft MSL

Location

City: Vila Franca do Save
Country: MZ
Latitude: -21.164499°
Longitude: 34.560699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,280 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Vila Franca do Save Airport

Vila Franca do Save Airport (FQ49) is located in Vila Franca do Save, MZ at an elevation of 98 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,280 feet.

Airport Overview

Vila Franca do Save Airport serves Vila Franca do Save in MZ. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (17/35) with bit surface. The longest runway measures 3,280 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 FQ49, 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.

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.