Mueda Airport

FQMD / MUD

Mueda, MZ

Last Updated
Sep 9, 22:00Z

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Weather Source: Mocímboa da Praia Airport (FQMP)
Distance: 50nm / 93km from FQMD

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4205 hours ago
22:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
4 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FQMP 092200Z 27004KT 9999 BKN020 19/17 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,789 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,789 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
930 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,789 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,497 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,646 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QMD
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
7,714 ft 98 ft ASP 158°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mueda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQMD
IATA Code: MUD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Mueda
Country: MZ
Latitude: -11.672900°
Longitude: 39.563099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,714 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Mueda Airport

Overview

Mueda Airport serves the Mueda District in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province, located in the northern part of the country. As a medium-sized airport situated at an elevation of 2,789 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially supports local economic activities in this rural area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated location at 2,789 feet suggests potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of inland mountainous regions. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer periods. The airport's geographic position near the coast may introduce additional weather complexity from maritime air masses.

Notable Features

The single runway (16/34) measures 7,714 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt surface, which provides adequate length for most medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's coordinates at -11.672900, 39.563099 indicate its location in a terrain that transitions between coastal and inland landscapes, which may present specific wind and approach challenges for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with approaches potentially influenced by regional topographical and wind patterns. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the runway's asphalt surface and the airport's elevation when calculating performance parameters and approach strategies.

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: Mar 4, 5200 5:57 PM 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.