Chingozi Airport

FQTT / TET

Tete, MZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
8 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQTT 041500Z 18008KT 9999 BKN020 25/20 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 525 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,525 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQTT 041000Z 0412/0512 13010KT 9999 BKN020 FEW025CB TX38/0413Z TN25/0503Z PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 5000 -TSRA SCT015 BKN018 FEW025CB BECMG 0502/0504 19013KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:54Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
02:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 190° 13 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QTT
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,225 ft 148 ft ASP
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQTT

3,564 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.7%
MVFR
38.4%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0%

Chingozi Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 68 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 44°C with an average of 28.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 68 kt
Calm Winds: 19.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
4.6%
E
19.2%
SE
28.3%
S
18.6%
SW
3.3%
W
2.3%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.8°C
Range: 16°C to 44°C
16°C 44°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chingozi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQTT
IATA Code: TET
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 525 ft MSL

Location

City: Tete
Country: MZ
Latitude: -16.104799°
Longitude: 33.640202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,225 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Chingozi Airport

Overview

Chingozi Airport serves the Tete region in Mozambique, positioned at an elevation of 525 feet MSL. Located at coordinates -16.104799, 33.640202, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 59.3% of observations showing clear weather and an additional 39.6% in marginal VFR. The airport experiences consistent southeastern winds averaging 7.1 knots, with potential gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 16°C to 44°C, with an average of 28.8°C.

Notable Features

The single runway 01/19 extends 8,225 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. Calm wind conditions occur 16.6% of the time, while the prevailing wind direction is consistently from 135 degrees southeast. The terrain surrounding the airport supports reliable wind patterns with minimal turbulence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 5.2 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable visibility averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility.

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.