Maputo Airport

FQMA / MPM

Maputo, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
4 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQMA 041800Z 10004KT 9999 BKN020 26/25 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 145 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,145 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (145 ft)
Pressure Alt
123 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,478 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FQMA 041600Z 0418/0524 12011KT 9999 BKN020 TX30/0513Z TN23/0503Z PROB40 TEMPO 0500/0506 5000 -RADZ SCT015 BKN018 BECMG 0502/0504 36007KT BECMG 0513/0515 07013KT FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light RADZ
02:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 360° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QMA
05
23
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 12,008 ft 148 ft ASP 29°
1.3 kt 3.8 kt
71° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,577 ft 148 ft ASP 86°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQMA

3,803 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.9%
MVFR
48.6%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Maputo Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 41°C with an average of 24.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
10.2%
E
23.5%
SE
14.6%
S
16.2%
SW
18.9%
W
2.9%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.9°C
Range: 12°C to 41°C
12°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maputo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQMA
IATA Code: MPM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 145 ft MSL

Location

City: Maputo
Country: MZ
Latitude: -25.920799°
Longitude: 32.572601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 12,008 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maputo Airport

Overview

Maputo Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Mozambique's capital city. Located at coordinates -25.920799, 32.572601, the airport handles significant commercial and regional aviation traffic. With an elevation of 145 ft above mean sea level, it provides strategic air connectivity for southern Mozambique.

Flying Conditions

The airport features two asphalted runways: a primary 12,008 ft runway (05/23) and a secondary 5,577 ft runway (10/28). These substantial runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and provide operational flexibility. Pilots should anticipate standard tropical coastal weather conditions typical to the Maputo region.

Notable Features

Maputo Airport's dual-runway configuration offers significant operational advantages for different wind conditions. The substantial primary runway (05/23) enables handling of large commercial aircraft and provides ample landing/takeoff space. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for variable wind patterns and potential maritime meteorological influences.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (05/23 and 10/28) suggests multiple approach options dependent on prevailing wind conditions. The longer 05/23 runway will likely be preferred for heavy commercial traffic and international operations. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's geographic positioning near the Mozambican coastline.

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.