Aden Adde International Airport

HCMM / MGQ

Mogadishu, SO

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
12 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR HCMM 051100Z 12012KT 9999 FEW026 31/24 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,629 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CMM
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
10,446 ft 148 ft ASP
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - HCMM

1,810 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.3%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Aden Adde International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 13.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 187 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.3°C (range: 20°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 13.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 187 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
19.8%
E
47.7%
SE
3.9%
S
18%
SW
10%
W
0%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.3°C
Range: 20°C to 32°C
20°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,810 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aden Adde International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: HCMM
IATA Code: MGQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Mogadishu
Country: SO
Latitude: 2.014440°
Longitude: 45.304699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,446 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aden Adde International Airport

Overview

Aden Adde International Airport serves Mogadishu, Somalia's capital city, as a medium-sized airport located at 2.014440, 45.304699 with an elevation of 29 ft MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for a region with significant operational challenges, supporting regional and international air connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Aden Adde demonstrate consistently favorable VFR flying conditions, with 81% of observations indicating visual flight rules and an average visibility of 10 statute miles. Temperature remains stable, averaging 28.3°C with a moderate range between 20°C and 32°C, and winds predominantly from the east at an average of 13.2 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 spans 10,446 feet with an asphaltic surface, offering substantial length for medium-sized aircraft operations. Wind conditions show a consistent eastern flow, with 100% favorable wind alignment for the primary runway and an average crosswind component of just 5.7 knots, providing predictable approach and landing characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should prioritize runway 05/23 during approach, given its optimal wind alignment and extensive length. January, December, and October represent the most stable months for visual flight operations, characterized by minimal meteorological variability and consistently clear conditions.

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
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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.