Microland Flight Park

FABA

Bapsfontein, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:30Z

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Currently using: FAOR
Weather Source: O.R. Tambo International Airport (FAOR)
Distance: 12nm / 23km from FABA

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
17 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAOR 060830Z 35017KT 9999 BKN008 19/16 Q1019 BECMG BKN010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,476 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,276 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,476 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
836 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,476 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,304 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,098 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD FAOR 060830Z 0606/0712 36015KT 9999 BKN010 TX20/0613Z TN16/0703Z PROB40 TEMPO 0606/0609 4000 -SHRA BR BKN005 FEW030TCU FM060900 35015KT 9999 BKN015 PROB40 TEMPO 0609/0616 -TSRA BKN010 FEW030CB PROB30 TEMPO 0609/0612 35015G25KT BECMG 0610/0612 BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 0616/0703 4500 -SHRA BKN015 FEW030TCU BECMG 0618/0620 VRB03KT BKN005 PROB40 TEMPO 0622/0706 3500 BR BKN003 BECMG 0709/0711 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:41Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
09:00Z FM060900
+1h
MVFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
VFR 350° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABA
03 ✈️
21
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
0 ft 0 ft paving
13.0 kt 10.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
0 ft 0 ft gravel
3.0 kt 16.7 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Microland Flight Park - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,476 ft MSL

Location

City: Bapsfontein
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.976256°
Longitude: 28.389015°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: paving
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No

About Microland Flight Park

Microland Flight Park (FABA) is located in Bapsfontein, ZA at an elevation of 5,476 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 09/27).

Airport Overview

Microland Flight Park serves Bapsfontein in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (03/21, 09/27) with paving and gravel surfaces.

Elevation Considerations

At 5476 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FABA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.