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FXMM/MSU METAR & TAF Moshoeshoe I International Airport

Maseru(Mazenod), Maseru DistrictElevation 5,348 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, winds 22 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@22
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
7,445 ft
+2,097 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1300Z (3:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

FXMM is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 22 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is sustained wind 22 kt.

WIND
260° at 22 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT040
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
24°C / 3°C
75°F / 37°F. 21°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.15 inHg
1021 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
WIND
Sustained wind 22 kt.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0400Z (6:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (8:00 AM local)

FXMM forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 28°C expected at 1200Z on day 24.
  • Minimum temperature 15°C expected at 0400Z on day 25.
VFR
VFR
VFR
0600Z8:00 AM1048Z12:48 PM1536Z5:36 PM2024Z10:24 PM0112Z3:12 AM0600Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG 9999 SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Sustained wind 22 kt.
›METAR is stale (5075 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 260° at 22 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: high density altitude.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 7,445 ft (field elevation 5,348 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW04221129 260°260°22 kt260°260° 22260°
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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
260° at 22 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 2922 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
29
HEAD
22 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
22
HEAD
9 kt
CROSS
20 kt R
X-WIND
04
HEAD
9 kt tail
CROSS
20 kt L
X-WIND
11
HEAD
22 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

04/22
Dimensions
10,498 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
11/29
Dimensions
3,314 x 75 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
7,445 ft
Pressure altitude
5,118 ft
Field elevation
5,348 ft MSL
Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Dewpoint
3°C (37°F)
Altimeter
30.15 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
1625Z 6:25 PM
Sunrise
0321Z 5:21 AM
Loggable night
1650Z (6:50 PM local) → 0256Z (4:56 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1625Z (6:25 PM local) → 0321Z (5:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1725Z (7:25 PM local) → 0221Z (4:21 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

Moshoeshoe I International Airport is in Maseru(Mazenod), Maseru District. Field elevation 5,348 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFXMM / MSU
RegionMaseru District
CountryLesotho
Coordinates-29.4563, 27.5545
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.7
MASERU APP
APP
121.7
MASERU GND
GND
118.5
MASERU 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

Nearby airports

FXMU Mejametalana Air Base
10 NM N
FALB Ladybrand Airfield
17 NM N
FXMF Mafeteng Airport
26 NM SW
FXSM Semonkong Airport
35 NM SE
FXMN Mantsonyane Airport
38 NM E
FATN Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
39 NM W
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FXMM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FXMM have a METAR?
Yes. FXMM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FXMM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FXMM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FXMM?
FXMM sits at 5,348 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FXMM?
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.