Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo

LPMA / FNC

Funchal, PT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LPMA 041000Z 36013KT 330V030 9999 BKN015 FEW018CB 16/12 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 192 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,692 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,992 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LPMA 040500Z 0406/0506 36015KT 9999 SCT015 TEMPO 0406/0418 36020G33KT 8000 SHRA BKN013 FEW018CB BECMG 0418/0421 33012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 330° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMA
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,110 ft 148 ft ASP 44°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LPMA

7,724 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
22%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 28°C with an average of 18.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
46.4%
NE
15.6%
E
1.9%
SE
1.7%
S
4.1%
SW
11.3%
W
7.1%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.9°C
Range: 12°C to 28°C
12°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,724 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LPMA
IATA Code: FNC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 192 ft MSL

Location

City: Funchal
Country: PT
Latitude: 32.697899°
Longitude: -16.774500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,110 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Madeira International Airport Cristiano Ronaldo

Overview

Madeira International Airport serves the Portuguese island of Madeira, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Situated near Funchal, this airport is critical infrastructure for the island, handling significant commercial and tourist air traffic. As a large airport with a substantial runway at 9,110 feet, it supports modern commercial aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 192 feet MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment with potential maritime weather influences. Being an island airport, pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and sea-level meteorological conditions that can change rapidly. Seasonal wind patterns and potential turbulence are significant considerations for flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location at coordinates 32.697899, -16.774500 places it on an island with complex terrain and potential orographic effects. The single runway (05/23) is constructed with asphalt, providing a standard surface for aircraft operations. Surrounding mountainous terrain likely presents unique navigational challenges requiring precise approach techniques.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's significant length of 9,110 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides substantial landing margin. Prevailing wind conditions will determine preferred runway direction, with careful attention to potential crosswind components. Pilots should anticipate potential terrain-induced wind shear and turbulence during approach and departure phases.

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
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.