Nzérékoré Airport

GUNZ / NZE

Nzérékoré, GN

Last Updated
Jun 23, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GUNZ 231800Z 20004KT 9999 SCT020 28/23 Q//// NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,657 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,657 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nzérékoré Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
Active: 36
4,921 ft 0 ft dirt
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GUNZ

390 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.4%
MVFR
40.3%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
1.5%

Nzérékoré Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 2.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 25.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 22.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.6%
N
0.5%
S
20.5%
W
4.7%
NE
7.4%
NW
1.9%
SE
7.9%
SW
22.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.9°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 390 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 57.4% of the time based on 390 observations, GUNZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.3% 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 4.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, January, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 16°C (61°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 25.9°C (79°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 390 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.