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 030900Z 07011KT 9999 SCT017 28/22 Q1019Wind 070° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 07
Current TAF
TAF FIMP 030505Z 0306/0412 05008KT 9999 SCT017 PROB30 TEMPO 0311/0315 VRB05KT 5000 -SHRA FEW008 FEW015TCU BKN016 BECMG 0315/0317 33005KT BECMG 0404/0406 10008KTDecode 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.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
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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