Nacala Airport

FQNC / MNC

Nacala, MZ

Last Updated
Apr 22, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQNC 221600Z 17004KT 9999 FEW020 27/24 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 410 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,410 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nacala Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Rain between 12:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 FQNC 221000Z 2212/2318 16012KT 9999 BKN020 TX33/2213Z TN23/2303Z PROB30 TEMPO 2212/2215 5000 -RA SCT012 BECMG 2300/2302 23005KT BECMG 2310/2312 17008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 230° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QNC
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 13°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQNC

1,345 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.7%
MVFR
44.1%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Nacala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29.2°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.2%
NE
28.3%
E
15.9%
SE
19.4%
S
9.2%
SW
7.8%
W
6.4%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,345 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nacala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQNC
IATA Code: MNC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 410 ft MSL

Location

City: Nacala
Country: MZ
Latitude: -14.488200°
Longitude: 40.712200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nacala Airport

Nacala Airport (FQNC/MNC) is located in Nacala, MZ at an elevation of 410 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 10,171 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 55.7% of the time based on 1,345 observations, FQNC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FQNC come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 8.6 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 29.2°C (85°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.06 to 10.15 inHg (341-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,345 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). 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.