Nacala Airport

FQNC / MNC

Nacala, MZ

Last Updated
Jun 27, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
16:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
--
--°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FQNC 271600Z /////KT 9999 SCT020 25/// Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 410 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,410 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nacala Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 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 FQNC 271600Z 2718/2824 18010KT 9999 SCT020 TX30/2813Z TN19/2803Z BECMG 2801/2803 25008KT BECMG 2810/2812 18012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 250° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
QNC
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading
01/19 10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 13°

Weather Statistics - FQNC

1,822 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
41.3%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Nacala Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 39°C with an average of 28.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.9%
N
7.7%
S
19%
W
5.1%
NE
21.7%
NW
2.2%
SE
18.3%
SW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.8°C
Range: 18°C to 39°C
18°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

June January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 1,822 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nacala Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FQNC
IATA Code: MNC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 410 ft MSL

Location

City: Nacala
Country: MZ
Latitude: -14.488200°
Longitude: 40.712200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nacala Airport

Nacala Airport (FQNC/MNC) is located in Nacala, MZ at an elevation of 410 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 10,171 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 58.5% of the time based on 1,822 observations, FQNC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FQNC come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 8.9 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, January, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 18°C (64°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 28.8°C (84°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.06 to 10.23 inHg (341-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,822 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.