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FDMS/MTS METAR & TAF Matsapha International Airport

Manzini, Manzini RegionElevation 2,075 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, thunderstorms.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
100@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
4,265 ft
+2,190 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1500Z (5:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

FDMS is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: thunderstorm. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (TS). Cumulonimbus reported (FEW035CB).

WIND
100° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT030 FEW035CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
30°C / 17°C
86°F / 63°F. 13°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TS, CB
Thunderstorm reported (TS).

Codes in this report: 9999 TS SCT FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1000Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (8:00 PM local)

FDMS forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 32°C expected at 1200Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 25°C expected at 1800Z on day 25.
VFR
1200Z2:00 PM1312Z3:12 PM1424Z4:24 PM1536Z5:36 PM1648Z6:48 PM1800Z8:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Thunderstorm reported (TS).
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW035CB).
›METAR is stale (88 minutes old).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 100° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0725 100°100°9 kt100°100° 9100°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
100° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 076 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
07
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
7 kt R
BEST
25
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
7 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

07/25
Dimensions
8,530 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
4,265 ft
Pressure altitude
1,995 ft
Field elevation
2,075 ft MSL
Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Dewpoint
17°C (63°F)
Altimeter
30.00 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1607Z 6:07 PM
Sunrise
0309Z 5:09 AM
Loggable night
1631Z (6:31 PM local) → 0246Z (4:46 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1607Z (6:07 PM local) → 0309Z (5:09 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1707Z (7:07 PM local) → 0209Z (4:09 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Matsapha International Airport is in Manzini, Manzini Region. Field elevation 2,075 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFDMS / MTS
RegionManzini Region
CountryEswatini
Coordinates-26.5289, 31.3076
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.9
APP
APP
121.7
GND
GND
124.9
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

FDSK King Mswati III International Airport
24 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FDMS on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FDMS have a METAR?
Yes. FDMS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FDMS have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FDMS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FDMS?
FDMS sits at 2,075 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FDMS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.