Enua Airport

NCAT / AIU

Atiu Island, CK

Last Updated
Apr 29, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
1 kt
60°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NCAT 290200Z 06001KT //// ////// 27/25 Q1010

Weather Briefing

VFR

Enua Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAT
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
3,947 ft 0 ft UNK
0.9 kt 0.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NCAT

5,053 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
100%
MVFR
0%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Enua Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 100% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 39°C with an average of 25.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
15.2%
E
17%
SE
37.2%
S
11.4%
SW
1.2%
W
4.1%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.8°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 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,053 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Enua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NCAT
IATA Code: AIU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Atiu Island
Country: CK
Latitude: -19.967800°
Longitude: -158.119003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,947 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Enua Airport

Enua Airport (NCAT/AIU) is located in Atiu Island, CK at an elevation of 36 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 3,947 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 5,053 weather observations, NCAT experiences excellent VFR conditions 100% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NCAT come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 3 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2 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 25.8°C (78°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.18 inHg (341-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,053 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.