Quelimane Airport

FQQL / UEL

Quelimane, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQQL 040200Z /////KT 9999 SCT018 BKN/// 26/25 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,836 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQQL 031600Z 0318/0418 11010KT 9999 SCT020 TX34/0413Z TN26/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0318/0324 5000 -TSRA SCT010 BKN018 FEW020CB BECMG 0403/0405 VRB01KT BECMG 0409/0411 15010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 1 kt
09:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 150° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QQL
09
27
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
09/27 2,980 ft 98 ft GVL 85°
18/36 5,905 ft 148 ft ASP 174°

Weather Statistics - FQQL

3,515 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.9%
MVFR
32.8%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Quelimane Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 39°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.5%
NE
14.2%
E
23.4%
SE
20.8%
S
14.7%
SW
7.6%
W
13.9%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 15°C to 39°C
15°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,515 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quelimane Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQQL
IATA Code: UEL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Quelimane
Country: MZ
Latitude: -17.855499°
Longitude: 36.869099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,980 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Quelimane Airport

Overview

Quelimane Airport serves the provincial capital of Zambezia in Mozambique, located on the country's central coastal region. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical regional transportation infrastructure at an elevation of 36 feet above mean sea level, supporting both commercial and potentially agricultural/regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Quelimane Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 65.8% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences relatively stable wind patterns, with a prevailing northerly wind at an average of 5 knots and calm conditions occurring 50% of the time. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 39°C, with an average of 27°C, providing consistent thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 2,980-foot gravel runway (09/27) and a 5,905-foot asphalt runway (18/36). Its low elevation and coastal location suggest relatively flat terrain surrounding the airport. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which provides consistent and predictable approach conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility (less than 3SM). September, October, and January represent the best months for VFR flying, offering optimal meteorological conditions. The runways exhibit minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 4.9 knots for runway 09/27 and just 0.9 knots for runway 18/36.

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.