Inhambane Airport

FQIN / INH

Inhambane, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 3, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQIN 031700Z 15009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN025 26/24 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 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)
2,030 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,530 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQIN 031600Z 0318/0418 16010KT 9999 BKN020 TX30/0413Z TN25/0403Z 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
QIN
06
24
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 2,625 ft 98 ft SAN 47°
2.0 kt 8.8 kt
103° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 149°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQIN

2,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Inhambane Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 33°C with an average of 26.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
26.3%
E
17.2%
SE
19.8%
S
20.5%
SW
2.7%
W
0.6%
NW
0.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.9°C
Range: 15°C to 33°C
15°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Inhambane Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQIN
IATA Code: INH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Inhambane
Country: MZ
Latitude: -23.876400°
Longitude: 35.408501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: SAN
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Inhambane Airport

Overview

Inhambane Airport serves the coastal region of Mozambique, located in the southeastern part of the country. Situated at a low elevation of 30 ft MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Inhambane province, supporting regional and local aviation needs. The airport features two runways, offering operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Inhambane Airport are predominantly VFR, with 67.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northeast at an average of 10.2 knots create generally stable flying conditions, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 15°C to 33°C, with an average of 26.5°C, providing consistent thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location near the coast influences its meteorological characteristics, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and no reported fog incidents. Both runways (06/24 and 16/34) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 5.5 and 6.9 knots respectively. The surface is comprised of San (06/24) and asphalt (16/34) materials, supporting diverse aircraft requirements.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the most favorable VFR months are November, December, and September, which offer optimal flying conditions. The northeast prevailing winds at 45 degrees suggest predictable approach and departure patterns. Both runways provide suitable landing options with lengths of 2,625 ft (06/24) and 4,921 ft (16/34), accommodating a range of aircraft sizes and operational needs.

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

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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.