Vila Franca do Save Airport

FQ49

Vila Franca do Save, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 3, 13:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
13:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
130°
9 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQVL 031300Z 13006KT 9000 RA SCT020 BKN025 25/24 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 98 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,098 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,598 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQVL 031600Z 0318/0418 16010KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030CB TX31/0413Z TN24/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0406 5000 TSRA SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0401/0403 25004KT BECMG 0410/0412 12008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 120° 8 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°
↑ 4.6 kt • ↔ 3.9 kt
40° 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
130°@6kt
Density Alt
98ft, 25°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FQVL MVFR
Vilankulo Airport
66nm
123km
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.

Learn More

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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.