Bosaso / Bender Qassim International Airport

HCMF / BSA

Bosaso, SO

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
11:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HCMF 051100Z 02012KT 9999 FEW036 29/22 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3 ft
FEW 3,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,603 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CMF
01 ✈️
19
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
 3,550 ft 115 ft SAN 0°
↑ 11.8 kt • ↔ 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 0°
↑ 4.1 kt • ↔ 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HCMF

1,620 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.7%
MVFR
0.3%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Bosaso / Bender Qassim International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 39°C with an average of 28.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
37.7%
NE
34.7%
E
3.2%
SE
3.9%
S
8.2%
SW
0.2%
W
1.5%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 19°C to 39°C
19°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,620 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bosaso / Bender Qassim International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HCMF
IATA Code: BSA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3 ft MSL

Location

City: Bosaso
Country: SO
Latitude: 11.275235°
Longitude: 49.139231°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,550 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: SAN
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
20°@12kt
Density Alt
3ft, 29°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Bosaso / Bender Qassim International Airport

Bosaso / Bender Qassim International Airport (HCMF/BSA) is located in Bosaso, SO at an elevation of 3 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 09/27), with the longest at 7,874 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,620 weather observations, HCMF experiences excellent VFR conditions 99.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at HCMF come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 9.8 knots. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 19°C (66°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 28.3°C (83°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.16 to 10.16 inHg (344-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,620 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.