Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (FIMP)
Port Louis, Mauritius · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
FIMP
IATA
MRU
City
Port Louis
Country
Mauritius
Region
Africa
Elevation
186 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-20.4302, 57.6836
Overview
Indian Ocean island airport. Tropical cyclone awareness and scenic overwater approaches.
Current Weather at FIMP
Pilots flying into or out of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR FIMP 181000Z 23012KT 9999 SCT019 SCT250 26/17 Q1016Wind 230° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF FIMP 180520Z 1806/1912 22008KT 9999 SCT018 BECMG 1816/1818 33003KT PROB30 TEMPO 1818/1900 7000 -SHRA BKN016Decode METAR for FIMP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for FIMP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for FIMP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Port Louis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FIMP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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