Calvinia Airport

FACV

Calvinia, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
13 kt
290°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FACV 041015Z 29013KT CAVOK 33/04 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ACV
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
4,101 ft 49 ft ASP 67°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FACV

709 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97%
MVFR
1.1%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.8%

Calvinia Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
3.9%
E
46.3%
SE
10.9%
S
6.8%
SW
23.4%
W
3.4%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.5°C
Range: 0°C to 37°C
0°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

January March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 709 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calvinia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FACV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,250 ft MSL

Location

City: Calvinia
Country: ZA
Latitude: -31.500299°
Longitude: 19.725901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,101 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Calvinia Airport

Calvinia Airport (FACV) is located in Calvinia, ZA at an elevation of 3,250 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 4,101 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 709 weather observations, FACV experiences excellent VFR conditions 97% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FACV come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.8%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, March, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 21.5°C (71°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.09 to 10.2 inHg (342-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 709 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). 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.