Roland Garros Airport (FMEE)
Saint-Denis, Reunion · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
FMEE
IATA
RUN
City
Saint-Denis
Country
Reunion
Region
Africa
Elevation
66 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-20.8871, 55.5103
Overview
French overseas territory island airport. Tropical cyclone awareness and volcanic terrain considerations.
Current Weather at FMEE
Pilots flying into or out of Roland Garros 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 FMEE 030900Z AUTO 07005KT 030V100 9999 SCT049 29/22 Q1019 NOSIGWind 070° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 07
Current TAF
TAF FMEE 030500Z 0306/0412 02007KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 0313/0315 18010KT BECMG 0403/0405 04010KTDecode METAR for FMEE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Roland Garros Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for FMEE. 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 FMEE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Saint-Denis. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Roland Garros Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Roland Garros Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FMEE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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