Flamingo International Airport

TNCB / BON

Kralendijk, BQ

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TNCB 222155Z 07012KT 040V110 9999 FEW021 29/22 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,120 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Flamingo International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 12 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TNCB 221717Z 2218/2324 09010KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCB
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,449 ft 148 ft ASP 91°
10.4 kt 6.0 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 - TNCB

5,294 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.2%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Flamingo International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 12.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 12.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
1.8%
E
92%
SE
5.7%
S
0.4%
SW
0%
W
0.1%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,294 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Flamingo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TNCB
IATA Code: BON
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Kralendijk
Country: BQ
Latitude: 12.131000°
Longitude: -68.268501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,449 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Flamingo International Airport

Overview

Flamingo International Airport serves Kralendijk on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, functioning as the primary airport for this Dutch Caribbean territory. Located at coordinates 12.131000, -68.268501, this large airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the region, with a significant runway measuring 9,449 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Being situated in the Caribbean, the airport experiences typical tropical maritime weather conditions characterized by consistent temperatures and periodic trade winds. The airport's low elevation of 20 feet mean sea level suggests minimal terrain-related atmospheric variations and generally stable approach conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (10/28) oriented east-west, which provides flexibility for aircraft operations based on prevailing wind directions. Its substantial runway length of 9,449 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuter planes to larger international aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's extensive length and orientation suggest adaptability to regional wind patterns typical of Caribbean environments. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions due to the east-west runway alignment and prepare accordingly during approach and landing procedures.

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.