Mostar International Airport

LQMO / OMO

Mostar, BA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LQMO 040930Z VRB02KT CAVOK 10/05 Q1028

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LQMO 040500Z 0406/0506 15005KT SCT050 TX18/0414Z TN02/0406Z PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0408 0800 FG PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0424 4000 -RA BR PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 0800 FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5 kt
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Light Rain, Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QMO
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 7,874 ft 158 ft ASP 158° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LQMO

7,745 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
7.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
4.8%

Mostar International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
6%
E
3.2%
SE
28.7%
S
23.3%
SW
4.1%
W
2.7%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -10°C to 32°C
-10°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,745 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mostar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LQMO
IATA Code: OMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 156 ft MSL

Location

City: Mostar
Country: BA
Latitude: 43.282902°
Longitude: 17.845900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 158 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mostar International Airport

Overview

Mostar International Airport (LQMO) serves the historic city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated at an elevation of 156 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, with a single asphalt runway (15/33) measuring 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mostar are predominantly VFR, with 85.3% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences a significant southeast wind pattern averaging 6 knots, with potential gusts up to 60 knots. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -10°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location presents unique terrain considerations, positioned near mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pilots should note the consistent wind patterns, with southeastern winds (135°) being the prevailing direction. Calm wind conditions occur in 10.2% of observations, providing relatively stable approach environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 7.2% of observations).

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

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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.