Is FQXA VFR or IFR right now?

FQXA is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at FQXA has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 190° at 5 kt, runway 20 gives a 5 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport have?

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,906 ft (1,800 m). Field elevation is 291 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at FQXA?

On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 03:20 UTC and sunset at 15:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:09 UTC.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport

General Aviation Airport · Xai-Xai, G, Mozambique

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport. It's 70°F with 88% humidity. Winds from 190° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,000 ft.

ICAOFQXAIATAVJB

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation291ft89 m

Longest runway5,906ft1,800 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates-24.89, 33.7524°53'34.5"S 33°45'10.9"E

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago

70°F21°C · Dew 66°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

190° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling2,000 ft AGL
Humidity88%
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Pressure1019 hPa
GustsNone

Few 1,000′Broken 2,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR FQXA 042200Z 19005KT 9999 FEW010 BKN020 21/19 Q1019

Decoded — plain language

Wind190° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature70°F / 21°C

Dew point66°F · 88% RH

Altimeter30.09 inHg

Ceiling2,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyFew 1,000′, Broken 2,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Xai Xai, GZ, MZ·25 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 06:00Z
MVFRWind220° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′
Now
TemporarySun 18:00Zuntil Sun 22:00Z
IFRVis2.5 smSkyScattered 1,200′, Broken 1,500′WeatherLight rain, light drizzle
BecomingMon 06:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
MVFRWind150° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 2,000′

RAW

TAF FQXA 041600Z 0418/0518 22012KT 9999 BKN020 TX26/0513Z TN20/0503Z
  TEMPO 0418/0422 4000 -RADZ SCT012 BKN015
  BECMG 0506/0508 15012KT

Issued 04 Oct 2026 16:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

02/20

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport (FQXA) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport. It's 70°F with 88% humidity. Winds from 190° at 5 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,000 ft. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is FQXA VFR or IFR right now?: FQXA is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at FQXA has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 190° at 5 kt, runway 20 gives a 5 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport have?: Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,906 ft (1,800 m). Field elevation is 291 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at FQXA?: On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 03:20 UTC and sunset at 15:46 UTC; civil twilight ends at 16:09 UTC.

Runways

1 total

02/20

5,906 ft1,800 × — ft · Concrete

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