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FLSK/NLA METAR & TAF Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport

Ndola, Copperbelt ProvinceElevation 4,308 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
150@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
6,756 ft
+2,448 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1600Z (6:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

FLSK is currently VFR. Winds are from the southeast at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW080CB).

WIND
150° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW080CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
28°C / 12°C
82°F / 54°F. 16°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW080CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1600Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (2:00 AM local)

FLSK forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z8:00 PM0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM1200Z2:00 PM1800Z8:00 PM0000Z2:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG FU

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW080CB).
›METAR is stale (20688 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 150° at 3 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; high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 6,756 ft (field elevation 4,308 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for FLSK. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
11,483 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
6,756 ft
Pressure altitude
4,198 ft
Field elevation
4,308 ft MSL
Temperature
28°C (82°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.03 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
1604Z 6:04 PM
Sunrise
0334Z 5:34 AM
Loggable night
1626Z (6:26 PM local) → 0313Z (5:13 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1604Z (6:04 PM local) → 0334Z (5:34 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1704Z (7:04 PM local) → 0234Z (4:34 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

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. Field elevation 4,308 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFLSK / NLA
RegionCopperbelt Province
CountryZambia
Coordinates-12.9651, 28.5156
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

FZQA Lubumbashi International Airport
101 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FLSK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FLSK have a METAR?
Yes. FLSK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FLSK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FLSK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FLSK?
FLSK sits at 4,308 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FLSK?
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.