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FMEP/ZSE METAR & TAF Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport

Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre ArrondissementElevation 59 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR14 min old
Ceiling 1,400 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
140@17
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,400 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
883 ft
+824 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0930Z (1:30 PM local) · 14 min old

FMEP is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 17 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,400 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1400 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
140° at 17 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,400 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
23°C / 20°C
73°F / 68°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 1400 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0800Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (10:00 PM local)

FMEP forecast starts MVFR at 09Z. Worst period is 09Z to 15Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 15Z to 18Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0202,000 ft
BKN0202,000 ft
0900Z1:00 PM1048Z2:48 PM1236Z4:36 PM1424Z6:24 PM1612Z8:12 PM1800Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

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 MVFR, wind from 140° at 17 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,400 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1533 140°140°17 kt140°140° 17140°
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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
140° at 17 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1517 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
15
HEAD
17 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
33
HEAD
17 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
7,000 x 150 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
883 ft
Pressure altitude
-81 ft
Field elevation
59 ft MSL
Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
30.06 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
1425Z 6:25 PM
Sunrise
0139Z 5:39 AM
Loggable night
1448Z (6:48 PM local) → 0116Z (5:16 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1425Z (6:25 PM local) → 0139Z (5:39 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1525Z (7:25 PM local) → 0039Z (4:39 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

Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport is in Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre Arrondissement. Field elevation 59 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFMEP / ZSE
RegionSaint-Pierre Arrondissement
CountryRéunion
Coordinates-21.3194, 55.4225
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.4
PIERREFONDS INFO
INFO

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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.

FMEE Roland Garros Airport
26 NM N
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FMEP on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FMEP have a METAR?
Yes. FMEP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FMEP have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FMEP; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FMEP?
FMEP sits at 59 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FMEP?
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.