Makoua Airport

FCOM / MKJ

Makoua, CG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 18:00Z

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Currently using: FCOD
Weather Source: Oyo Ollombo Airport (FCOD)
Distance: 75nm / 139km from FCOM

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 27°C
0 kt
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FCOD 221800Z 00000KT 7000 FEW013 FEW030CB 29/27 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,293 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,593 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,293 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Makoua Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,300 feet and 7 km visibility. Note: This observation is 4.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,300 ft, few at 3,000 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 27°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
COM
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 5,906 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 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

Makoua Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FCOM
IATA Code: MKJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,293 ft MSL

Location

City: Makoua
Country: CG
Latitude: -0.020842°
Longitude: 15.577746°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Makoua Airport

Makoua Airport (FCOM/MKJ) is located in Makoua, CG at an elevation of 1,293 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 5,906 feet.

Airport Overview

Makoua Airport serves Makoua in CG. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (07/25) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 5,906 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FCOM, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.