Masvingo International Airport

FVMV / MVZ

Masvingo, ZW

Last Updated
Apr 16, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 50 hours ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FVMV 160600Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW008 19/18 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,595 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,395 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Masvingo International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 49.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VMV
10
28
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,937 ft 59 ft GRS 88° No wind data
17/35 5,663 ft 59 ft BIT 162° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FVMV

1,359 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
5%
LIFR
0.6%

Masvingo International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 95 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 23°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 95 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
6.4%
E
17.7%
SE
35.9%
S
22.1%
SW
3.7%
W
2.6%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,359 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Masvingo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FVMV
IATA Code: MVZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,595 ft MSL

Location

City: Masvingo
Country: ZW
Latitude: -20.055300°
Longitude: 30.859100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,663 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Masvingo International Airport

Overview

Masvingo International Airport serves the southeastern region of Zimbabwe, located in the Masvingo province. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially supports agricultural, commercial, and emergency services in the area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 17.6% of observations. Winds are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.5 knots, with temperature ranges from 6°C to 36°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported fog events.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 3,595 feet mean sea level, Masvingo International Airport features two runways: a 3,937-foot grass surface (10/28) and a 5,663-foot bitumen surface (17/35). The airport's geographical position offers relatively stable meteorological conditions, with September through November presenting the most favorable VFR flying weather.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7 knots for runway 10/28 and 3.8 knots for runway 17/35. Pilots should anticipate consistent southeast winds during approach, which typically align well with runway orientations and provide stable landing 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

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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.