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Weather Briefing
MVFRBitam Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3839.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Wind data is not available.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,726 ft | 98 ft | LAT | 123° |
Bitam Airport - Airport Information
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About Bitam Airport
Overview
Bitam Airport serves the northern Gabonese region, situated at coordinates 2.075640, 11.493200 in Bitam. As a medium airport with an elevation of 1969 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding geographic area.
Flying Conditions
The airport's elevation at 1969 ft MSL suggests potential temperature and density altitude variations that pilots should carefully calculate during flight planning. Given its inland location, pilots can expect potential thermal activity and localized wind patterns typical of central African terrain.
Notable Features
The single runway 13/31 measures 5726 feet in length, categorized as a long-alignment (LAT) runway. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing regional wind patterns, which pilots must account for during approach and landing calculations.
Approach Considerations
With a runway length of 5726 feet, the airport can accommodate medium-sized aircraft with appropriate performance planning. Pilots should carefully assess runway conditions, elevation impact on aircraft performance, and prepare for potential wind variability when executing approaches to runway 13 or 31.
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