Beira Airport

FQBR / BEW

Beira, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQBR 040300Z VRB02KT 9999 SCT018 26/25 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,833 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQBR 031600Z 0318/0424 12010KT 9999 BKN018 FEW030CB TX35/0413Z TN25/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0406 5000 TSRA SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0404/0406 23004KT BECMG 0412/0414 11010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 110° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QBR
06
24
12
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,018 ft 148 ft ASP 44° No wind data
12/30 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 105° No wind data
17/35 5,660 ft 148 ft ASP 159° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQBR

3,753 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.6%

Beira Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 40°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
5.9%
E
13%
SE
30.2%
S
34%
SW
4.6%
W
5.9%
NW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 16°C to 40°C
16°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

February October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,753 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQBR
IATA Code: BEW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Beira
Country: MZ
Latitude: -19.796400°
Longitude: 34.907600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,018 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,660 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beira Airport

Overview

Beira Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in Mozambique, located in the city of Beira at an elevation of 33 ft MSL. The airport features three asphalt runways, providing flexible operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft serving both commercial and regional aviation needs in central Mozambique.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Beira Airport are predominantly VFR, with 78.2% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 9 knots, with maximum observed winds of 25 knots. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 37°C, with an average of 26.1°C, suggesting consistently warm operating conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (06/24, 12/30, and 17/35) offer multiple approach options with lengths ranging from 3,018 to 7,874 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The airport's low elevation of 33 ft MSL indicates a flat terrain characteristic of coastal regions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions across all runways, with average crosswinds between 4.1 and 7.4 knots. September through November represent the best VFR months for operations. The consistent wind patterns and extensive runway options provide significant operational flexibility for arriving and departing aircraft.

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.