Beira Airport

FQBR / BEW

Beira, MZ

Last Updated
Apr 22, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
17:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
11 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQBR 221700Z 14011KT 9999 SCT018 28/24 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,833 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beira Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 11 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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 30 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: Light Rain, RADZ. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with RADZ between 08:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FQBR 221000Z 2212/2318 16012KT 9999 SCT018 TX32/2213Z TN25/2303Z BECMG 2216/2218 09009KT PROB30 TEMPO 2300/2306 5000 -RA BKN018 BECMG 2307/2309 18008KT PROB30 TEMPO 2308/2314 3000 RADZ SCT010 BKN012 BECMG 2313/2315 16012G24KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QBR
06
24
12
30
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 3,018 ft 148 ft ASP 44°
1.1 kt 10.9 kt
96° angle
12/30 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 105°
9.0 kt 6.3 kt
35° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,660 ft 148 ft ASP 159°
9.5 kt 5.5 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 - FQBR

4,888 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.6%

Beira Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 40°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.3%
NE
6%
E
12.5%
SE
28.7%
S
33.4%
SW
5.3%
W
7.5%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 16°C to 40°C
16°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

February October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,888 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beira Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQBR
IATA Code: BEW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Beira
Country: MZ
Latitude: -19.796400°
Longitude: 34.907600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 3,018 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,660 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beira Airport

Overview

Beira Airport serves as a critical transportation hub in Mozambique, located in the city of Beira at an elevation of 33 ft MSL. The airport features three asphalt runways, providing flexible operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft serving both commercial and regional aviation needs in central Mozambique.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Beira Airport are predominantly VFR, with 78.2% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 9 knots, with maximum observed winds of 25 knots. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 37°C, with an average of 26.1°C, suggesting consistently warm operating conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (06/24, 12/30, and 17/35) offer multiple approach options with lengths ranging from 3,018 to 7,874 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The airport's low elevation of 33 ft MSL indicates a flat terrain characteristic of coastal regions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind conditions across all runways, with average crosswinds between 4.1 and 7.4 knots. September through November represent the best VFR months for operations. The consistent wind patterns and extensive runway options provide significant operational flexibility for arriving and departing aircraft.

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
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.