Quelimane Airport

FQQL / UEL

Quelimane, MZ

Last Updated
Apr 18, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQQL 180400Z /////KT 9999 FEW018 25/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,836 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Quelimane Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light RADZ. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light RADZ between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

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 FQQL 180400Z 1806/1906 04005KT 9999 FEW020 TX34/1813Z TN22/1903Z PROB30 TEMPO 1812/1816 5000 -RADZ BKN018 BECMG 1813/1815 12011KT BECMG 1822/1824 03004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light RADZ
13:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 120° 11 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

4,461 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.1%
MVFR
33.8%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.6%

Quelimane Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2% 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 October, September, January.

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
14.3%
E
23.2%
SE
20.6%
S
14.5%
SW
8.2%
W
13.8%
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: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,461 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.