Nacala Airport

FQNC / MNC

Nacala, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 3, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
14:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQNC 031400Z 13007KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 29/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 410 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,410 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,410 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQNC 031600Z 0318/0424 10007KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030CB TX31/0413Z TN25/0403Z BECMG 0401/0403 22006KT BECMG 0410/0412 10010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 100° 10 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°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQNC

1,026 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
41.2%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Nacala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.1 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29.1°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: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
34.5%
E
15.8%
SE
13.7%
S
7.7%
SW
6.4%
W
6.5%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.1°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: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,026 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 58.5% of the time based on 1,026 observations, FQNC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.3% 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 9.1 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.4 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 29.1°C (84°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 1,026 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.