Barberton Airport

FABR

Umjindi (Barberton), ZA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
10 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 051100Z 06010KT 9999 BKN020 26/20 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,250 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,250 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
942 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,250 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,138 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,998 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 050900Z 0510/0518 VRB03KT 9999 BKN020 TX26/0512Z TN22/0518Z PROB30 TEMPO 0510/0511 -SHRA FEW030TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0510/0518 -TSRA FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABR
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,300 ft 50 ft GRS
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
110° 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

About Barberton Airport

Overview

Barberton Airport serves the Umjindi region in South Africa, located at coordinates -25.717147, 30.974974. Positioned at an elevation of 2250 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides aviation infrastructure for the local area and surrounding Mpumalanga province.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated position at 2250 ft MSL suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of inland South African terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that can impact aircraft performance, especially during warmer seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single grass runway (17/35) with a total length of 3300 feet, suitable for smaller aircraft and regional operations. Its geographic location suggests proximity to mountainous terrain, which may introduce complex local wind patterns and potential turbulence during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's orientation indicates potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should carefully evaluate surface wind direction and prepare for potential wind shear or turbulence given the airport's elevated terrain and grass runway surface characteristics.

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.

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.