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FMSD/FTU METAR & TAF Tôlanaro Airport

Tôlanaro, ToliaraElevation 29 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR59 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 25 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
080@14
gust 25 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
609 ft
+580 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (4:00 AM local) · 59 min old

FMSD is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 14 knots gusting 25. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is wind gusting to 25 kt (gust spread 11 kt).

WIND
80° at 14 kt, gust 25
Gusts 11 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW033
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 16°C
70°F / 61°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
GUST
Wind gusting to 25 kt (gust spread 11 kt).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (2:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (3:00 AM local)

FMSD forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 07Z to 09Z with VFR possible (GUST). Best period is 00Z to 07Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
VFR
VFR
0000Z3:00 AM0448Z7:48 AM0936Z12:36 PM1424Z5:24 PM1912Z10:12 PM0000Z3:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Wind gusting to 25 kt (gust spread 11 kt).
›Large gust spread: 14 kt gusting 25 kt.

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 80° at 14 kt, gusting 25 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: gusty winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 25 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0826 80°80°14G25 kt80°80° 14G2580°
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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
080° at 14 kt, gust 25
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 0812 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
08
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
6 kt R
BEST
26
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08/26
Dimensions
5,280 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
609 ft
Pressure altitude
-111 ft
Field elevation
29 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
16°C (61°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
1503Z 6:03 PM
Sunrise
0209Z 5:09 AM
Loggable night
1526Z (6:26 PM local) → 0145Z (4:45 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1503Z (6:03 PM local) → 0209Z (5:09 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1603Z (7:03 PM local) → 0109Z (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

Tôlanaro Airport is in Tôlanaro, Toliara. Field elevation 29 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFMSD / FTU
RegionToliara
CountryMadagascar
Coordinates-25.0381, 46.9561
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.7
AFIS
AFIS

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

Nearby airports

MG-0003 Amboasary Sud Airport
31 NM W
MG-0011 Maromby Airport
45 NM NW
MG-0007 Ifotaka Airport
46 NM W
MG-0009 Ambovombe Airport
49 NM W
MG-0004 Antanimora Airport
71 NM W
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FMSD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FMSD have a METAR?
Yes. FMSD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FMSD have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FMSD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FMSD?
FMSD sits at 29 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FMSD?
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.