Malta International Airport

LMML / MLA

Valletta, MT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
14:45Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
16 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LMML 041445Z 11016KT 9999 FEW014 17/13 Q1025 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 300 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,700 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (300 ft)
Pressure Alt
-53 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 259 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MML
05
23
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 7,799 ft 148 ft ASP 56°
9.4 kt 12.9 kt
54° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
11,627 ft 197 ft ASP 135°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LMML

7,745 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.8%
MVFR
6.3%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Malta International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between 5°C and 31°C with an average of 17.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.1%
NE
4.8%
E
10.8%
SE
9.4%
S
13.9%
SW
15.4%
W
27.1%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: 5°C to 31°C
5°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,745 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Malta International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LMML
IATA Code: MLA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 300 ft MSL

Location

City: Valletta
Country: MT
Latitude: 35.857498°
Longitude: 14.477500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,799 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 11,627 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Malta International Airport

Overview

Malta International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for the Maltese archipelago, located in the central Mediterranean Sea. Situated near Valletta, the airport handles significant commercial and passenger traffic for this strategic island location. As a large airport with substantial infrastructure, it provides critical aviation connectivity for Malta's transportation network.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 300 ft MSL indicates a relatively low-altitude environment with minimal terrain challenges. Mediterranean climate characteristics suggest generally stable weather conditions, though seasonal wind variations can impact flight operations. The two substantial asphalted runways (05/23 at 7,799 ft and 13/31 at 11,627 ft) offer significant operational flexibility for different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Malta International Airport's dual runway configuration provides excellent operational redundancy for different wind directions. The longer 13/31 runway at 11,627 ft supports a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuters to large international carriers. Its geographic position in the central Mediterranean creates unique approach dynamics with potential maritime wind influences.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on wind direction, with the parallel runways 05/23 and 13/31 offering complementary operational capabilities. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios given the airport's island location. The substantial runway lengths provide generous landing and takeoff margins for most aircraft classifications.

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
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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.