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TFFF/FDF METAR & TAF Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport

Fort-de-FranceElevation 16 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR30 min old
Ceiling 2,500 ft, visibility 10 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
100@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,842 ft
+1,826 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2030Z (4:30 PM local) · 30 min old

TFFF is currently MVFR. Winds are from the east at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,500 feet AGL. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (///TCU).

WIND
100° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
30°C / 25°C
86°F / 77°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.88 inHg
1011.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU, LOW CIG
Towering cumulus reported (///TCU).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 TCU

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (1:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (2:00 PM local)

TFFF forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 00Z to 09Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 18Z to 22Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
IFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z2:00 PM2248Z6:48 PM0336Z11:36 PM0824Z4:24 AM1312Z9:12 AM1800Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG PROB30 TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Towering cumulus reported (///TCU).

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 100° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,500 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
NESW1028 100°100°13 kt100°100° 13100°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
100° at 13 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1012 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
10
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
28
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
9,843 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,842 ft
Pressure altitude
56 ft
Field elevation
16 ft MSL
Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Dewpoint
25°C (77°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
2138Z 5:38 PM
Sunrise
0957Z 5:57 AM
Loggable night
2200Z (6:00 PM local) → 0935Z (5:35 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2138Z (5:38 PM local) → 0957Z (5:57 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2238Z (6:38 PM local) → 0857Z (4:57 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

Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is in Fort-de-France. Field elevation 16 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATATFFF / FDF
CountryMartinique
Coordinates14.5910, -61.0032
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121
FORT DE FRANCE APP
APP
127.85
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
GND
GND
118.5
FORT DE FRANCE 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.

TLPC George F. L. Charles Airport
34 NM S
MVFR
TDCF Canefield Airport
50 NM NW
VFR
TLPL Hewanorra International Airport
52 NM S
VFR
TDPD Douglas-Charles Airport
60 NM N
VFR
TVSA Argyle International Airport
86 NM S
VFR
TBPB Grantley Adams International Airport
127 NM SE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗TFFF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does TFFF have a METAR?
Yes. TFFF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does TFFF have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for TFFF; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at TFFF?
TFFF sits at 16 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for TFFF?
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.