N E S W 80°
10 / 28
RWY 10/28
HDG 80°
LEN 9,843 ft
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport

Runway 10 at TFFF

Runway 10/28 at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (TFFF) in Fort-de-France is a 9,843 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 080°/260°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 660 landings and 677 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.4°, touchdowns averaging 730 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 113 kt, a 1.1 kt average crosswind component, a 11.4 kt average headwind.

Last 30 Days
1337 Operations
677 Deps / 660 Arrs

Runway 10/28 at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (TFFF) in Fort-de-France is a 9,843 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 080°/260°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 660 landings and 677 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.2% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.4°, touchdowns averaging 730 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 113 kt, a 1.1 kt average crosswind component, a 11.4 kt average headwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

660 landings observed on Runway 10 in the last 30 days, alongside 677 departures.

Low Go-Around Rate

0.2% of arrivals at Runway 10 result in a go-around (1 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 18:00 with 11 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 730 ft from the threshold on Runway 10.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at TFFF have prevailed from the east-northeast (60°), accounting for roughly 71% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 9.5 kt with peak gusts to 38 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 1.1 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 10 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 2.4° on Runway 10, shallower than the standard 3°.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 10 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
2.4°
Avg touchdown GS
113 kts
Avg touchdown zone
730 ft
Avg headwind
11.4 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

01:00 2 landings
11:00 4 landings
15:00 2 landings
17:00 5 landings
18:00 11 landings
19:00 7 landings
20:00 9 landings
21:00 2 landings
22:00 5 landings
23:00 3 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 10 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 10 experienced go-arounds in 0.2% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 661 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Other 1 events (100%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 10 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

17:00
80° at 15 kts, gusting 0 kts
15 kts
18:00
76° at 13 kts, gusting 0 kts
13 kts
19:00
80° at 12 kts, gusting 0 kts
12 kts
20:00
68° at 11 kts, gusting 0 kts
11 kts
21:00
70° at 12 kts, gusting 0 kts
12 kts
23:00
63° at 7 kts, gusting 0 kts
7 kts
01:00
70° at 9 kts, gusting 0 kts
9 kts
11:00
75° at 12 kts, gusting 0 kts
12 kts
15:00
80° at 14 kts, gusting 0 kts
14 kts
22:00
60° at 7 kts, gusting 0 kts
7 kts
METAR
50° at 7 kts, gusting 0 kts
7 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
80°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 1337 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.