Owando Airport

FCOO / FTX

Owando, CG

Last Updated
May 14, 13:00Z

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Weather Source: Oyo Ollombo Airport (FCOD)
Distance: 42nm / 78km from FCOO

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FCOD 141300Z 32002KT 9999 SCT023 FEW026TCU 36/23 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,214 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
FEW 2,600 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,514 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,814 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Owando Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,300 ft, few at 2,600 ft (TCU). Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 36°C (97°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
COO
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,905 ft 98 ft ASP 79°
1.3 kt 1.5 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Owando Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FCOO
IATA Code: FTX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,214 ft MSL

Location

City: Owando
Country: CG
Latitude: -0.524566°
Longitude: 15.937820°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,905 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Owando Airport

Overview

Owando Airport serves the city of Owando in the Republic of Congo, located at coordinates -0.524566, 15.937820. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 1214 ft MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potential resource sector operations in central Congo.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1214 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment with potential for varied atmospheric conditions typical of equatorial central Africa. Pilots should anticipate potential humidity and thermal variations due to the airport's geographic location, which could impact aircraft performance and visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) with a substantial length of 5905 feet, capable of accommodating medium-sized aircraft. Its geographic positioning in central Congo indicates potential for challenging terrain surrounding the airport, with likely dense vegetation and uneven landscape characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 provides a standard directional approach, with potential wind considerations given the single runway configuration. Pilots should carefully assess local wind patterns during approach, recognizing that the runway's orientation may require precise navigation techniques depending on prevailing meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.