Nzérékoré Airport

GUNZ / NZE

Nzérékoré, GN

Last Updated
Apr 12, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 16 hours ago
06:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GUNZ 120600Z VRB02KT 9999 BKN013 24/23 Q//// NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,657 ft
BKN 1,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,957 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Nzérékoré Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 16.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
UNZ
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,921 ft 0 ft dirt 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 - GUNZ

312 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.6%
MVFR
37.5%
IFR
1%
LIFR
1.9%

Nzérékoré Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 2.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 25.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 25.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.5%
NE
8.2%
E
11.5%
SE
8.8%
S
17.6%
SW
21.4%
W
4.4%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.6°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

April December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 312 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nzérékoré Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GUNZ
IATA Code: NZE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,657 ft MSL

Location

City: Nzérékoré
Country: GN
Latitude: 7.810413°
Longitude: -8.702073°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: dirt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nzérékoré Airport

Nzérékoré Airport (GUNZ/NZE) is located in Nzérékoré, GN at an elevation of 1,657 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 59.6% of the time based on 312 observations, GUNZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.9% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GUNZ come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 4.4 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (25.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, December, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 16°C (61°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 25.6°C (78°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 10.15 inHg (340-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 312 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.