Moshoeshoe I International Airport

FXMM / MSU

Mazenod, LS

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:00Z

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Currently using: FXMM
Weather Source: Moshoeshoe I International Airport (FXMM)
Distance: 0nm / 0km from FXMM

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
14:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FXMM 041400Z 00000KT 9999 FEW030 FEW035TCU 26/11 Q1022 BECMG FEW035CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,348 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,348 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,848 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,848 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
844 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,348 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,086 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,690 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XMM
04
22
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 10,498 ft 148 ft ASP 15°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
15° angle
11/29 3,314 ft 75 ft ASP 85°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
85° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FXMM

587 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.4%
MVFR
6.6%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Moshoeshoe I International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 32°C with an average of 22.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
28.5%
NE
7.7%
E
5.1%
SE
0.7%
S
4.3%
SW
3.4%
W
26.3%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.3°C
Range: 10°C to 32°C
10°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 587 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Moshoeshoe I International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FXMM
IATA Code: MSU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,348 ft MSL

Location

City: Mazenod
Country: LS
Latitude: -29.462299°
Longitude: 27.552500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 10,498 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,314 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Moshoeshoe I International Airport

Overview

Moshoeshoe I International Airport serves the Lesotho region, situated in Mazenod at a significant elevation of 5,348 feet mean sea level. The airport features two asphalt runways, with the primary runway 04/22 offering an extensive 10,498-foot length, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at the airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing westerly winds average 6.9 knots, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 32°C and an average of 21.4°C. September, October, and January represent the most consistently good VFR flying months.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 5,348 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal crosswind averages of 5 knots for runway 04/22 and 4.1 knots for runway 11/29. The consistently clear visibility, averaging 10 statute miles, supports reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predictable westerly winds when planning approaches, with minimal wind variability. The extensive length of runway 04/22 provides significant operational flexibility, particularly for aircraft requiring longer takeoff and landing distances at this high-elevation airport. Consistent weather patterns and low crosswind conditions support straightforward landing and departure operations.

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

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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.