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NGFU/FUN METAR & TAF Funafuti International Airport

Funafuti, FunafutiElevation 9 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR38 min old
Ceiling 30,000 ft, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
090@12
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
30,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,684 ft
+1,675 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2100Z (9:00 AM local) · 38 min old

NGFU is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 12 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 30,000 feet AGL. Reported weather: in the vicinity: showers. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB). Towering cumulus reported (FEW018TCU).

WIND
90° at 12 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 30,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
29°C / 28°C
84°F / 82°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.91 inHg
1012.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB, TCU
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1712Z (5:12 AM local) · valid to 1800Z (6:00 AM local)

NGFU forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 00Z to 12Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB, GUST). Best period is 12Z to 18Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

BKN0404,000 ft
BKN0404,000 ft
BKN0404,000 ft
1800Z6:00 AM2248Z10:48 AM0336Z3:36 PM0824Z8:24 PM1312Z1:12 AM1800Z6:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN OVC TEMPO FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW015CB).
›Towering cumulus reported (FEW018TCU).
›PROB40 forecast: 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 VFR, wind from 90° at 12 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 30,000 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
5,040 x 78 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,684 ft
Pressure altitude
19 ft
Field elevation
9 ft MSL
Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Dewpoint
28°C (82°F)
Altimeter
29.91 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
0558Z 5:58 PM
Sunrise
1736Z 5:36 AM
Loggable night
0619Z (6:19 PM local) → 1715Z (5:15 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0558Z (5:58 PM local) → 1736Z (5:36 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0658Z (6:58 PM local) → 1636Z (4:36 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

Funafuti International Airport is in Funafuti, Funafuti. Field elevation 9 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANGFU / FUN
RegionFunafuti
CountryTuvalu
Coordinates-8.5239, 179.1970
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.1
FSS
FSS

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.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗NGFU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NGFU have a METAR?
Yes. NGFU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does NGFU have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for NGFU; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at NGFU?
NGFU sits at 9 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NGFU?
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.