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MVFRMartinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east (100°) at 12 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2900 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 12:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.
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
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
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9,843 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 80° |
↑ 12.0 kt
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0° angle
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Weather Statistics - TFFF
10,727 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 26.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are May, February, October.
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Statistics computed from 10,727 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport - Airport Information
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About Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport
Overview
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Martinique, located in the Caribbean region. Situated near Fort-de-France, the airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for this French overseas territory. The airport accommodates large aircraft operations with its substantial 9,843-foot runway.
Flying Conditions
As a Caribbean airport at 16 feet mean sea level, Martinique Aimé Césaire experiences tropical maritime weather conditions characterized by consistent temperatures and potential maritime wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential tropical weather variations, including occasional convective activity and seasonal wind shifts. The airport's coastal location may produce localized wind gradient and thermal effects during approach and departure.
Notable Features
The airport's single runway (10/28) is configured with an asphalt surface, suitable for heavy commercial aircraft operations. Its geographical position at coordinates 14.591000, -61.003201 places the airport in a coastal environment with potential terrain interactions. The 16-foot elevation suggests minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure procedures.
Approach Considerations
Runway 10/28's extended length of 9,843 feet provides substantial operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types. Approach considerations should include potential maritime wind influences and the airport's coastal positioning. Pilots should anticipate standard tropical maritime approach conditions with potential localized wind variability.
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