Nzérékoré Airport

GUNZ / NZE

Nzérékoré, GN

Last Updated
Mar 3, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 34 hours ago
12:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GUNZ 031200Z 12004KT 9999 FEW017 BKN130 28/18 Q//// NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,657 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,357 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,657 ft AMSL

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
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GUNZ

265 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.7%
MVFR
38.9%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
2.3%

Nzérékoré Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 3.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 4.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 10 kt
Calm Winds: 24.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.7%
NE
9.8%
E
13.7%
SE
9.2%
S
16.3%
SW
19.6%
W
4.6%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 265 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 57.7% of the time based on 265 observations, GUNZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 3.4% 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 (24.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 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 25.4°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 265 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.