Fes-Saiss Airport (GMFF)
Fes, Morocco · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
GMFF
IATA
FEZ
City
Fes
Country
Morocco
Region
Africa
Elevation
1,900 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
33.9273, -4.9780
Overview
Moroccan interior airport at moderate elevation. Atlas Mountain proximity for terrain awareness training.
Current Weather at GMFF
Pilots flying into or out of Fes-Saiss 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 GMFF 030900Z 03004KT 320V080 CAVOK 22/15 Q1021 NOSIGWind 030° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF GMFF 030500Z 0306/0412 23006KT CAVOKDecode METAR for GMFF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Fes-Saiss Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for GMFF. 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 GMFF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Fes. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Fes-Saiss 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 Fes-Saiss Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GMFF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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