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FNLU/LAD METAR & TAF Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport

Luanda, Luanda ProvinceElevation 243 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR47 min old
Ceiling 2,200 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,200 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,647 ft
+1,404 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0200Z (3:00 AM local) · 47 min old

FNLU is currently MVFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,200 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2200 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,200 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
26°C / 23°C
79°F / 73°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2200 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 AM local)

FNLU forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 05Z to 08Z with IFR possible (CB, TS, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 05Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

OVC0202,000 ft · 5.6 SM
OVC0202,000 ft · 2.5 SM
IFR
0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: FEW OVC BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Becoming: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

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 calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,200 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
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW05230725CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
12,190 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
07/25
Dimensions
8,530 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,647 ft
Pressure altitude
283 ft
Field elevation
243 ft MSL
Temperature
26°C (79°F)
Dewpoint
23°C (73°F)
Altimeter
29.88 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
1702Z 6:02 PM
Sunrise
0439Z 5:39 AM
Loggable night
1723Z (6:23 PM local) → 0418Z (5:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1702Z (6:02 PM local) → 0439Z (5:39 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1802Z (7:02 PM local) → 0339Z (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

Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is in Luanda, Luanda Province. Field elevation 243 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFNLU / LAD
RegionLuanda Province
CountryAngola
Coordinates-8.8584, 13.2312
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

129.5
A/G VOICE RDO
A/G
119.1
APP
APP
121.9
GND
GND
118.1
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.

FNBJ Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport
20 NM SE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FNLU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FNLU have a METAR?
Yes. FNLU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FNLU have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FNLU; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FNLU?
FNLU sits at 243 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FNLU?
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.