Mkuze Airport

FAMU / MZQ

Mkuze, ZA

Last Updated
Sep 17, 15:15Z

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Currently using: FARB
Weather Source: Richards Bay Airport (FARB)
Distance: 67nm / 124km from FAMU

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4026 hours ago
15:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
Variable
5 km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FARB 171515Z VRB03KT 060V180 5000 RA BKN010 OVC020 18/16 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 400 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,400 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,400 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FARB 040600Z 0407/0418 36009KT CAVOK TX32/0411Z TN25/0418Z BECMG 0411/0413 06013KT PROB40 TEMPO 0413/0416 06015G25KT FM041700 03010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 60° 13 kt
13:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
VFR 60° 15 kt
17:00Z FM041700
+8h
VFR 30° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMU
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 6,059 ft 98 ft ASP 157° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mkuze Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAMU
IATA Code: MZQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 400 ft MSL

Location

City: Mkuze
Country: ZA
Latitude: -27.626101°
Longitude: 32.044300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,059 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mkuze Airport

Overview

Mkuze Airport serves the KwaZulu-Natal region in northeastern South Africa, located near the town of Mkuze. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 400 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially local industrial or agricultural support.

Flying Conditions

Situated at coordinates -27.626101, 32.044300, Mkuze Airport experiences typical subtropical climate conditions characteristic of eastern South Africa. Pilots should anticipate potential variability in wind conditions, particularly during seasonal transitions, which could impact operations on the 17/35 runway.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) with an asphalted surface measuring 6,059 feet in length. Its moderate elevation and geographic location suggest potential terrain complexity, with proximity to both coastal and inland landscape features that could influence local meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 provides a substantial 6,059-foot landing surface, offering flexibility for various aircraft types. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind direction and runway alignment when planning approaches, with particular attention to potential crosswind components given the runway's single orientation.

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.