Rotuma Airport

NFNR / RTA

Rotuma, FJ

Last Updated
Mar 3, 22:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
22:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
5 kt
90°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFNR 032200Z AUTO 09005KT //// ///// 30/26 Q1012

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
FNR
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
 4,806 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↓ 4.7 kt • ↔ 1.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NFNR

514 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.4%
MVFR
3.5%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
1.6%

Rotuma Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 10.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°C (range: 23°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.2%
NE
16.2%
E
13.7%
SE
28.5%
S
2.3%
SW
1.6%
W
1.8%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 23°C to 32°C
23°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt

Statistics computed from 514 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rotuma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFNR
IATA Code: RTA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Rotuma
Country: FJ
Latitude: -12.482500°
Longitude: 177.070999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,806 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
90°@5kt
Density Alt
22ft, 30°C
Performance
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About Rotuma Airport

Rotuma Airport (NFNR/RTA) is located in Rotuma, FJ at an elevation of 22 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 4,806 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 514 weather observations, NFNR experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NFNR come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 10.3 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 23°C (73°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 28.2°C (83°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.14 inHg (340-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 514 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.