Ondangwa Airport

FYOA / OND

Ondangwa, NA

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FYOA 142300Z AUTO 00000KT //// // ////// 14/10 Q1018

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ondangwa Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FYOA 142000Z 1421/1506 10005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YOA
08
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 9,800 ft 98 ft ASP 65°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
65° angle
16/34 4,423 ft 98 ft GVL 149°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
149° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FYOA

3,314 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.8%
MVFR
0.9%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.2%

Ondangwa Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 4.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 4.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
11.7%
E
20.2%
SE
12.5%
S
19.6%
SW
9.9%
W
8.8%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.7°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,314 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ondangwa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYOA
IATA Code: OND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,599 ft MSL

Location

City: Ondangwa
Country: NA
Latitude: -17.878201°
Longitude: 15.952600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,423 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ondangwa Airport

Overview

Ondangwa Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Namibia at an elevation of 3599 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates -17.878201, 15.952600, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in the region. With two runways featuring different surface types, the airport supports various aircraft operations in this part of southern Africa.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 99.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Winds are consistently from the south at an average of 4.6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Temperature variations range from 12°C to 39°C, with an average of 27.3°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Ondangwa Airport features two runways: a 9800-foot asphalt runway (08/26) and a 4423-foot gravel runway (16/34). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage with minimal average crosswind of 3 knots. The substantial length of the primary runway accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal peak flying conditions occur during September, October, and November, offering optimal visibility and weather stability. With consistent southern winds and high visibility averaging 10 statute miles, pilots can expect reliable approach conditions. Both runways present similar wind characteristics, providing flexibility in landing and takeoff directions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.