Chingozi Airport

FQTT / TET

Tete, MZ

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQTT 180700Z 18005KT 9999 FEW020 27/23 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 525 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,525 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Chingozi 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 (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

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 23°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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 FQTT 180400Z 1806/1906 VRB01KT 9999 FEW020 TX36/1813Z TN23/1903Z BECMG 1809/1811 06007KT BECMG 1822/1824 32005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 60° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QTT
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,225 ft 148 ft ASP
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQTT

4,464 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.6%
MVFR
40.6%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

Chingozi Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 99 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.7% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 44°C with an average of 28.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 99 kt
Calm Winds: 22.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
4%
E
16.7%
SE
26.6%
S
20.7%
SW
3.7%
W
2%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.5°C
Range: 16°C to 44°C
16°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,464 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chingozi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQTT
IATA Code: TET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 525 ft MSL

Location

City: Tete
Country: MZ
Latitude: -16.104799°
Longitude: 33.640202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,225 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chingozi Airport

Overview

Chingozi Airport serves the Tete region in Mozambique, positioned at an elevation of 525 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -16.104799, 33.640202, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 59.3% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 39.6% in marginal VFR. The airport experiences consistent southeastern winds averaging 7.1 knots, with potential gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 16°C to 44°C, with an average of 28.8°C.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 extends 8,225 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. Calm wind conditions occur 16.6% of the time, while the prevailing wind direction is consistently from 135 degrees southeast. The terrain surrounding the airport supports reliable wind patterns with minimal turbulence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 5.2 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable visibility averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility.

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.