Fes Saïss International Airport

GMFF / FEZ

Saïss, MA

Last Updated
May 15, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
9 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GMFF 151000Z 30009KT 250V320 9999 BKN033 18/07 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,900 ft
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,200 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fes Saïss International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 9 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 20:00Z.

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.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
953 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,900 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,818 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,634 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GMFF 150500Z 1506/1612 23006KT 9999 SCT033 SCT100 TEMPO 1512/1520 28012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 280° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MFF
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 90°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GMFF

11,117 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
1%

Fes Saïss International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.5%
N
8.3%
S
18.3%
W
22.9%
NE
7.5%
NW
17.2%
SE
4.2%
SW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.5°C
Range: 1°C to 39°C
1°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,117 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fes Saïss International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GMFF
IATA Code: FEZ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,900 ft MSL

Location

City: Saïss
Country: MA
Latitude: 33.927299°
Longitude: -4.977960°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+0

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Fes Saïss International Airport

Overview

Fes Saïss International Airport serves the city of Fez in Morocco, located in the Saïss region at an elevation of 1900 feet above mean sea level. The airport is a significant transportation hub for the northeastern part of Morocco, supporting both commercial passenger and cargo operations with its substantial runway infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1900 ft MSL suggests a moderate altitude environment with potential for temperature and density altitude variations. Located at coordinates 33.927299, -4.977960, the airport is positioned in a region that can experience diverse seasonal weather patterns typical of Morocco's interior plateau, which may include potential thermal and wind variability.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) with a considerable length of 10,499 feet, constructed with an asphalt surface. This extensive runway allows for operations of larger commercial aircraft and provides flexibility for various aircraft types, supporting the airport's classification as a large airport facility.

Approach Considerations

The single runway's orientation of 09/27 indicates potential wind alignment considerations for pilots during approach and departure. The substantial runway length of 10,499 feet provides ample space for most aircraft operations, offering good operational margins for landing and takeoff performance across different aircraft categories.

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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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.