Nadi International Airport

NFFN / NAN

Nadi, FJ

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFFN 230500Z 14011KT 9999 SCT025TCU SCT045 BKN110 26/21 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,559 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,559 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,059 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Nadi International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 11 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 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 Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 03:00Z and 08:00Z.

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.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (59 ft)
Pressure Alt
97 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,431 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD NFFN 230218Z 2303/2324 14008KT 9999 -SHRA SCT025 BKN045 OVC100 PROB40 TEMPO 2303/2308 3000 TSRA BKN016 FEW018CB BECMG 2322/2324 30010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FFN
02
20
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 10,739 ft 150 ft ASP 37°
2.5 kt 10.7 kt
103° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,007 ft 150 ft ASP 104°
7.1 kt 8.4 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 - NFFN

5,380 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.5%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Nadi International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 94 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 34°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 94 kt
Calm Winds: 15.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
5.4%
E
12.3%
SE
27.1%
S
7.9%
SW
2.6%
W
10%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 17°C to 34°C
17°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,380 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nadi International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFFN
IATA Code: NAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Nadi
Country: FJ
Latitude: -17.755400°
Longitude: 177.442993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 10,739 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,007 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nadi International Airport

Overview

Nadi International Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in Fiji, located near the western coast of Viti Levu island. The medium-sized airport operates at a low elevation of 59 feet mean sea level, providing access to the South Pacific region. Its two asphalt runways support a variety of aircraft operations in this tropical maritime environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Nadi are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 95.4% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Southeast winds averaging 7.3 knots characterize the airport's typical wind patterns, with temperatures consistently ranging between 17°C and 30°C. Pilots can expect highly reliable visual meteorological conditions, particularly during September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with significant length: Runway 02/20 at 10,739 feet and Runway 09/27 at 7,007 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (5.7 and 4.5 knots respectively). The geographic location provides stable atmospheric conditions with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing southeast winds (135 degrees) strongly influence approach and departure planning, with minimal risk of extreme wind conditions. Runway selection can be confidently made based on consistent wind patterns, though pilots should note potential rare instances of wind gusts up to 94 knots. Temperature and visibility factors suggest consistently predictable approach conditions throughout the year.

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.