Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport

TFFF / FDF

Fort-de-France, MQ

Last Updated
Apr 23, 11:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TFFF 231130Z AUTO 07003KT CAVOK 25/22 Q1013 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 16:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (16 ft)
Pressure Alt
24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,228 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF TFFF 230500Z 2306/2406 VRB02KT 9999 SCT025 SCT050 BECMG 2312/2314 08005KT PROB40 2316/2320 27008KT PROB30 TEMPO 2316/2320 3500 SHRA FEW020CB BKN025TCU BKN030 BECMG 2400/2402 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 80° 5 kt
16:00Z PROB40
+5h
VFR 270° 8 kt
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3.5 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FFF
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 80°
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 - TFFF

9,987 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.1%
MVFR
30.8%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
0.6%

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.8%
NE
24.5%
E
65.8%
SE
4.9%
S
0.6%
SW
0.2%
W
0.3%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.6°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,987 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TFFF
IATA Code: FDF
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort-de-France
Country: MQ
Latitude: 14.591000°
Longitude: -61.003201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport

Overview

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Martinique, located in the Caribbean region. Situated near Fort-de-France, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this French overseas territory. The airport accommodates large aircraft operations with its substantial 9,843-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

As a Caribbean airport at 16 feet mean sea level, Martinique Aimé Césaire experiences tropical maritime weather conditions characterized by consistent temperatures and potential maritime wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential tropical weather variations, including occasional convective activity and seasonal wind shifts. The airport's coastal location may produce localized wind gradient and thermal effects during approach and departure.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) is configured with an asphalt surface, suitable for heavy commercial aircraft operations. Its geographical position at coordinates 14.591000, -61.003201 places the airport in a coastal environment with potential terrain interactions. The 16-foot elevation suggests minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's extended length of 9,843 feet provides substantial operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types. Approach considerations should include potential maritime wind influences and the airport's coastal positioning. Pilots should anticipate standard tropical maritime approach conditions with potential localized wind variability.

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.