Cape Town International Airport

FACT / CPT

Cape Town, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6kt
170°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FACT 141300Z 17006KT 130V220 CAVOK 21/13 Q1017 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (151 ft)
Pressure Alt
39 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 795 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 141000Z 1412/1518 18010KT CAVOK TX21/1412Z TN12/1505Z BECMG 1416/1418 VRB03KT FM150200 36008KT 9999 BKN020 BECMG 1508/1510 34020KT PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1518 34025G36KT PROB30 TEMPO 1517/1518 3000 -RA BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 10kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 3kt
02:00Z FM150200
+12h
MVFR 360° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ACT
01
19 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
 10,502 ft 200 ft ASP 346°
↑ 5.6kt • ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
16/34 5,581 ft 151 ft ASP 136°
↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 3.4kt
34° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cape Town International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FACT
IATA Code: CPT
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 151 ft MSL

Location

City: Cape Town
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.964802°
Longitude: 18.601700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,502 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,581 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (FACT/CPT) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Cape Town, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 151 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.

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