Vilankulo Airport

FQVL / VNX

Vilanculo, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 3, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 14 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
130°
9 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQVL 031300Z 13006KT 9000 RA SCT020 BKN025 25/24 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 46 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,046 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,546 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQVL 031600Z 0318/0418 16010KT 9999 BKN020 FEW030CB TX31/0413Z TN24/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0400/0406 5000 TSRA SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0401/0403 25004KT BECMG 0410/0412 12008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 120° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QVL
10
28
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 2,461 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
4.5 kt 3.9 kt
41° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,823 ft 98 ft ASP 156°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQVL

2,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
36.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Vilankulo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 96 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 33°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 96 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
22.8%
E
26.5%
SE
27%
S
10.4%
SW
1.4%
W
0.7%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 16°C to 33°C
16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vilankulo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQVL
IATA Code: VNX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 46 ft MSL

Location

City: Vilanculo
Country: MZ
Latitude: -22.018400°
Longitude: 35.313301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,823 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vilankulo Airport

Overview

Vilankulo Airport serves the coastal region of Mozambique, located at -22.018400, 35.313301 in Vilanculo. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the southeastern Mozambican coastline. The airport sits at a low elevation of 46 feet mean sea level, offering straightforward terrain for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Vilankulo are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 58.6% of observations supporting clear conditions and 41.3% marginal VFR. Seasonal temperatures range from 16°C to 32°C, averaging 26.7°C, with consistent visibility around 10 statute miles. The prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 6.6 knots, with maximum gusts up to 18 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 10/28 at 2,461 feet and 17/35 at 4,823 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds around 4-4.5 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in just 1.8% of observations, indicating generally consistent wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the best VFR months for operations at Vilankulo Airport. Pilots can expect highly predictable wind conditions from the southeast, minimal crosswind challenges, and excellent visibility. The longer 17/35 runway provides additional operational flexibility for various aircraft types while maintaining consistent meteorological characteristics.

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.