Seychelles International Airport

FSIA / SEZ

Mahe Island, SC

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
7 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FSIA 040800Z 01007KT 9999 FEW019CB SCT022 30/25 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,910 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,210 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
78 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,880 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FSIA 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 9999 SCT021
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SIA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
9,800 ft 151 ft CON 125°
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FSIA

3,955 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.2%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Seychelles International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.2 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.4°C (range: 22°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.9%
NE
2%
E
5.7%
SE
27.1%
S
8.1%
SW
5.5%
W
6.8%
NW
23.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 22°C to 32°C
22°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Seychelles International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FSIA
IATA Code: SEZ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Mahe Island
Country: SC
Latitude: -4.674340°
Longitude: 55.521801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Seychelles International Airport

Overview

Seychelles International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway for the Seychelles archipelago, located on Mahe Island. The airport handles international and domestic air traffic, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this island nation situated in the Indian Ocean. With its substantial 9800-foot concrete runway, the airport can accommodate large commercial aircraft and serves as a key regional transportation hub.

Flying Conditions

Situated near the equator at a low elevation of 10 feet mean sea level, Seychelles International Airport experiences consistent tropical maritime weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and tropical maritime air masses that can generate localized weather variations. The airport's equatorial location suggests relatively stable atmospheric conditions with minimal extreme temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (13/31) provides a significant operational length of 9800 feet, enabling operations for wide-body and long-haul aircraft. Its geographic position on Mahe Island introduces potential maritime wind patterns and localized terrain-influenced airflow. The low elevation minimizes significant altitude-related performance considerations for arriving and departing aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios, with approach strategies likely influenced by prevailing maritime wind patterns. Pilots should prepare for potential oceanic approach dynamics given the airport's island location. Standard instrument approach procedures will be critical, particularly during periods of reduced visibility or tropical weather conditions.

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.