Alexander Bay Airport

FAAB / ALJ

Alexander Bay, ZA

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Weather Source: Oranjemund Airport (FYOG)
Distance: 5nm / 9km from FAAB

Current Weather

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18:00Z
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11°C
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Dewpoint: 11°C
10kt
170°
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Ceiling
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QNH (hPa)
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FYOG 141800Z AUTO 17010KT //// R02///// // VV002 11/11 Q1015

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TAF FYOG 141700Z 1418/1503 19005KT 0800 FG OVC004
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18:19Z BASE
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LIFR 190° 5kt
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 400ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
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AAB
01
19 ✈️
07
25
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
 6,063 ft 151 ft ASP 346°
↑ 9.4kt • ↔ 3.4kt
20° angle
07/25 5,499 ft 118 ft GVL 44°
↓ 5.9kt • ↔ 8.1kt
126° angle
11/29 4,823 ft 115 ft GVL 88°
↑ 1.4kt • ↔ 9.9kt
82° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Alexander Bay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAAB
IATA Code: ALJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 98 ft MSL

Location

City: Alexander Bay
Country: ZA
Latitude: -28.575001°
Longitude: 16.533300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,063 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,499 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 4,823 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

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About Alexander Bay Airport

Alexander Bay Airport (FAAB/ALJ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Alexander Bay, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 98 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 07/25, 11/29) with ASP and GVL surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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