Masvingo International Airport

FVMV / MVZ

Masvingo, ZW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:00Z

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Current Weather

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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
7 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FVMV 041200Z 08007KT 9999 RA FEW025 BKN033 BKN100 24/21 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,595 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,095 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,895 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,595 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VMV
10 ✈️
28
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
3,937 ft 59 ft GRS 88°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
17/35 5,663 ft 59 ft BIT 162°
1.0 kt 6.9 kt
82° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FVMV

1,046 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
0.1%

Masvingo International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 4.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 95 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 36°C with an average of 23.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 95 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
6.7%
E
18.4%
SE
34.2%
S
20.8%
SW
4%
W
3.2%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 6°C to 36°C
6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,046 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Masvingo International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FVMV
IATA Code: MVZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,595 ft MSL

Location

City: Masvingo
Country: ZW
Latitude: -20.055300°
Longitude: 30.859100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,663 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Masvingo International Airport

Overview

Masvingo International Airport serves the southeastern region of Zimbabwe, located in the Masvingo province. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potentially supports agricultural, commercial, and emergency services in the area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 17.6% of observations. Winds are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.5 knots, with temperature ranges from 6°C to 36°C. Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported fog events.

Notable Features

Situated at an elevation of 3,595 feet mean sea level, Masvingo International Airport features two runways: a 3,937-foot grass surface (10/28) and a 5,663-foot bitumen surface (17/35). The airport's geographical position offers relatively stable meteorological conditions, with September through November presenting the most favorable VFR flying weather.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions, with modest average crosswinds of 4.7 knots for runway 10/28 and 3.8 knots for runway 17/35. Pilots should anticipate consistent southeast winds during approach, which typically align well with runway orientations and provide stable landing conditions.

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.

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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.