Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

FQXA / VJB

Xai-Xai, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQXA 040200Z 36008KT 9999 BKN020 24/23 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 0 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,000 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQXA 031600Z 0318/0418 22012G22KT 8000 -DZ BKN020 TX31/0413Z TN24/0403Z PROB30 TEMPO 0319/0323 5000 -RADZ SCT010 FEW025CB BECMG 0401/0403 23008KT FM040700 13006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Drizzle
07:00Z FM040700
+5h
VFR 130° 6 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
QXA
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
 5,906 ft 0 ft concrete 0°
↑ 7.5 kt • ↔ 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQXA

2,686 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
27.5%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
1.2%

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 37°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
10.8%
E
20%
SE
30.1%
S
20.1%
SW
3.9%
W
1.8%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 15°C to 37°C
15°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

February December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,686 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQXA
IATA Code: VJB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Xai-Xai
Country: MZ
Latitude: -24.895362°
Longitude: 33.749896°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
360°@8kt
Density Alt
0ft, 24°C
Performance
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About Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (FQXA/VJB) is located in Xai-Xai, MZ . The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 5,906 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,686 weather observations shows FQXA maintains VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 27.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 1.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FQXA come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 80 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, December, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 25.4°C (78°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.28 inHg (340-348 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,686 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.