Barberton Airport

FABR

Umjindi (Barberton), ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 10:00 UTC

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Currently using: FAKN
Weather Source: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN)
Distance: 21nm / 39km from FABR

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7kt
200°
5 km
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 171000Z 20007KT 5000 -DZ BCFG BKN003 OVC015 20/20 Q1013 TEMPO 3000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,250ft
BKN 300ft AGL
OVC 1,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
300ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,550ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,750ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
938 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,250 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,256 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,396 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 170900Z 1710/1718 VRB03KT 9999 BKN020 TX22/1713Z TN20/1718Z TEMPO 1710/1718 5000 BCFG -SHRA BKN006 FEW030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1711/1716 TS FEW030CB PROB40 TEMPO 1715/1718 3000 BCFG BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
15:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400ft
Patches Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABR
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,300 ft 50 ft GRS
↓ 6.1kt ↔ 3.5kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Barberton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FABR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,250 ft MSL

Location

City: Umjindi (Barberton)
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.717147°
Longitude: 30.974974°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,300 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Barberton Airport

Barberton Airport (FABR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Umjindi (Barberton), ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,250 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (17/35) with GRS surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.