Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

FQXA / VJB

Xai-Xai, MZ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQXA 040700Z 05003KT 9999 FEW020 22/13 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 0 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,000 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQXA 040400Z 0406/0506 34005KT 9999 FEW020 TX26/0413Z TN20/0503Z BECMG 0411/0413 07005KT BECMG 0418/0420 35004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 70° 5 kt
18:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 350° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QXA
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
5,906 ft 0 ft concrete
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FQXA

4,400 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.2%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
1.3%

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 80 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 37°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are July, February, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 80 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.1%
N
12.9%
S
20.7%
W
3.8%
NE
9.4%
NW
4.5%
SE
27.3%
SW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 15°C to 37°C
15°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

July February June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,400 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQXA
IATA Code: VJB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Xai-Xai
Country: MZ
Latitude: -24.895362°
Longitude: 33.749896°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (FQXA/VJB) is located in Xai-Xai, MZ . The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 5,906 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.2% of the time based on 4,400 observations, FQXA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 2.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FQXA come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 80 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, February, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 15°C (59°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 25°C (77°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.28 inHg (340-348 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,400 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.