Kalemie Airport

FZRF / FMI

Kalemie, CD

Last Updated
Mar 3, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 24 hours ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
15 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FZRF 031100Z 18015KT 9999 TS SCT014 FEW025CB OVC100 25/22 Q1016 BECMG TSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,569 ft
SCT 1,400 ft AGL
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,969 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,069 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,569 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
930 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,569 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,487 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,304 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZRF
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,741 ft 98 ft ASP 58°
7.5 kt 13.0 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 - FZRF

180 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45%
MVFR
47.8%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
0%

Kalemie Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 44.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.5°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are February, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 44.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
0.6%
E
6.2%
SE
3.9%
S
23.6%
SW
0%
W
17.4%
NW
0.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.5°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 180 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kalemie Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FZRF
IATA Code: FMI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,569 ft MSL

Location

City: Kalemie
Country: CD
Latitude: -5.875560°
Longitude: 29.250000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,741 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kalemie Airport

Overview

Kalemie Airport serves the city of Kalemie in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, situated at an elevation of 2,569 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting local transportation and potentially regional connectivity. Its single runway (06/24) extends 5,741 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kalemie Airport are predominantly visual (VFR 43.7%) or marginal visual (MVFR 48.9%) flight rules, indicating generally favorable flying conditions. The prevailing winds are from the south at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 9.2 knots and maximum gusts of 15 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 44.2% of the time, and temperatures typically range between 20°C and 33°C, with an average of 26.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport is located at coordinates -5.875560, 29.250000 in a region with potential terrain variations typical of central African landscapes. Pilots should be prepared for potential local geographic and atmospheric conditions that may influence flight operations. The runway orientation and local wind patterns suggest consistent wind-aligned approaches.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates a highly favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting nearly 100% of approaches. The average crosswind is relatively mild at 6.7 knots, which should provide comfortable landing conditions for most aircraft. October, January, and November represent the best months for visual flight operations based on historical weather data.

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.