Chişinău International Airport

LUKK / RMO

Chişinău, MD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
10 kt
290°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LUKK 041430Z 29010KT 260V320 CAVOK 13/03 Q1024 NOSIG
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (399 ft)
Pressure Alt
77 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -67 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF LUKK 041116Z 0412/0512 26009KT CAVOK BECMG 0506/0508 32012KT TEMPO 0510/0512 31015G26KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
UKK
08
26 ✈️
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
11,778 ft 148 ft CON 88°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
09/27 7,818 ft 148 ft CON
3.4 kt 9.4 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 - LUKK

7,700 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
47.6%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
13.4%
LIFR
16.7%

Chişinău International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 47.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.5%
NE
10%
E
15.5%
SE
7%
S
11.8%
SW
5.9%
W
9.7%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -16°C to 28°C
-16°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.7%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,700 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chişinău International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LUKK
IATA Code: RMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 399 ft MSL

Location

City: Chişinău
Country: MD
Latitude: 46.927700°
Longitude: 28.931000°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 11,778 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,818 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Chişinău International Airport

Overview

Chişinău International Airport serves Moldova's capital city, located in the southeastern part of the country. As a medium-sized international airport with two concrete runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and international air transportation. The airport sits at a moderate elevation of 399 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Chişinău demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 51.7% of the time. Pilots can expect temperature ranges from -16°C to 28°C, with an average of 6.5°C. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 7.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots and calm conditions occurring 1.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Both runways (08/26 and 09/27) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The longer runway 08/26 extends 11,778 feet, providing ample length for most aircraft operations. Average crosswind components remain consistently low at approximately 5.5 knots, which contributes to reliable runway accessibility.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations, with optimal weather conditions. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with fog occurring in 8.4% of observations. Pilots should anticipate minimal low-visibility challenges, as instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions are present in only 26.9% of recorded meteorological reports.

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.