Nampula Airport

FQNP / APL

Nampula, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQNP 040200Z 19004KT 9999 FEW020 22/22 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,444 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,444 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQNP 031600Z 0318/0418 15006KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030CB TX32/0413Z TN21/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0320/0402 5000 TSRA SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0400/0402 VRB01KT BECMG 0410/0412 10010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 100° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QNP
05
23 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
13/31 5,135 ft 148 ft GVL 119°
1.3 kt 3.8 kt
71° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQNP

3,436 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.7%
MVFR
48.5%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.4%

Nampula Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 48 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 38°C with an average of 26.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 48 kt
Calm Winds: 4.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.8%
NE
19.6%
E
13.2%
SE
8.2%
S
17.2%
SW
10.9%
W
2.4%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.1°C
Range: 16°C to 38°C
16°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,436 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nampula Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQNP
IATA Code: APL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,444 ft MSL

Location

City: Nampula
Country: MZ
Latitude: -15.105600°
Longitude: 39.281799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,135 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

About Nampula Airport

Overview

Nampula Airport serves the city of Nampula in Mozambique, located at coordinates -15.105600, 39.281799. Situated at an elevation of 1,444 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the northern region of Mozambique. The airport features two runways: a 6,562-foot asphalted runway (05/23) and a 5,135-foot gravel runway (13/31).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Nampula Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with 54% VFR and 44.3% MVFR conditions. The prevailing wind comes from the northeast at an average of 7.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 48 knots. Pilots can expect consistent visibility around 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility or fog. September through November represent the best VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides flexibility for different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 05/23 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.2 knots and Runway 13/31 averaging 5.9 knots of crosswind. Temperature variations range from 16°C to 36°C, with an average of 26.2°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent northeast wind pattern, Runway 05/23 will typically be the preferred approach, offering the most aligned wind conditions. The airport's relatively long asphalted runway (6,562 feet) provides ample landing distance for most medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variability, though calm conditions occur in approximately 4.4% of observations.

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.