Mostar International Airport

LQMO / OMO

Mostar, BA

Last Updated
Jun 15, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LQMO 151200Z 20008KT 160V250 9999 FEW045 31/12 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 156 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,656 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mostar International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 17:00Z.

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 LQMO 151100Z 1512/1612 15005KT CAVOK TX32/1513Z TN16/1603Z TEMPO 1512/1517 22012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QMO
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,874 ft 158 ft ASP 158°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LQMO

12,545 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
4.9%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
3%

Mostar International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 60 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 60 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.5%
NE
8.1%
E
3.2%
SE
23.1%
S
23.4%
SW
5.6%
W
3.1%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -10°C to 35°C
-10°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

May June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 12,545 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mostar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LQMO
IATA Code: OMO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 156 ft MSL

Location

City: Mostar
Country: BA
Latitude: 43.282902°
Longitude: 17.845900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 158 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mostar International Airport

Overview

Mostar International Airport (LQMO) serves the historic city of Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, situated at an elevation of 156 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, with a single asphalt runway (15/33) measuring 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Mostar are predominantly VFR, with 85.3% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences a significant southeast wind pattern averaging 6 knots, with potential gusts up to 60 knots. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -10°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location presents unique terrain considerations, positioned near mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Pilots should note the consistent wind patterns, with southeastern winds (135°) being the prevailing direction. Calm wind conditions occur in 10.2% of observations, providing relatively stable approach environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 7.2% of observations).

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.