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Weather Briefing
VFROwando 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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
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5,905 ft | 98 ft | ASP | 79° |
↑ 1.3 kt
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50° angle
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Owando Airport - Airport Information
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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.
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