Mangaia Island Airport

NCMG / MGS

Mangaia Island, CK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
18:00Z
🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
100°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NCMG 041800Z AUTO 10003KT //// ////// 27/23 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CMG
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
 3,274 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↓ 2.6 kt • ↔ 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NCMG

3,858 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

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

Mangaia Island Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 100% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 32°C with an average of 24.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
12.7%
E
47.5%
SE
17.4%
S
2.6%
SW
1.4%
W
4.8%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.8°C
Range: 16°C to 32°C
16°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,858 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mangaia Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NCMG
IATA Code: MGS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Mangaia Island
Country: CK
Latitude: -21.895987°
Longitude: -157.906662°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,274 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
100°@3kt
Density Alt
45ft, 27°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Mangaia Island Airport

Mangaia Island Airport (NCMG/MGS) is located in Mangaia Island, CK at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 3,274 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,858 weather observations, NCMG 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 NCMG come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 5.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 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 16°C (61°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 24.8°C (77°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.08 to 10.21 inHg (341-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,858 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.