Estcourt Airport

FAEC

Estcourt, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 6, 12:00Z

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Currently using: FALE
Weather Source: King Shaka International Airport (FALE)
Distance: 72nm / 133km from FAEC

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
6 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALE 061200Z 05006KT 9999 SCT036 28/24 Q1002 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,262 ft
SCT 3,600 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,862 ft AMSL
QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
860 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,262 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,600 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,183 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FALE 061000Z 0612/0718 01010KT 9999 SCT035 TX33/0612Z TN22/0704Z BECMG 0613/0615 15008KT BKN025 TEMPO 0615/0618 4000 -TSRA BKN015 FEW030CB BECMG 0616/0618 VRB03KT FM070800 19025G40KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0715/0718 4000 -TSRA BKN015 FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR 150° 8 kt
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
15:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
16:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AEC
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
 4,026 ft 0 ft UNK 0°
↑ 4.6 kt • ↔ 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Estcourt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAEC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,262 ft MSL

Location

City: Estcourt
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.047199°
Longitude: 29.910601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,026 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
50°@6kt
Density Alt
4262ft, 28°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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FAVG N/A
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Estcourt Airport

Estcourt Airport (FAEC) is located in Estcourt, ZA at an elevation of 4,262 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 4,026 feet.

Airport Overview

Estcourt Airport serves Estcourt in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (01/19) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 4,026 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4262 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 FAEC, 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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at FAEC

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 4,262 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.