King Phalo Airport

FAEL / ELS

East London, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
16kt
80°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAEL 141000Z 08016KT CAVOK 21/14 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAEL 140900Z 1410/1419 08012KT 9999 SCT020 TX21/1411Z TN17/1418Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AEL
06 ✈️
24
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
 5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 37°
↑ 11.7kt • ↔ 10.9kt
43° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
 6,362 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
↑ 16.0kt • ↔ 0.6kt
2° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

King Phalo Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAEL
IATA Code: ELS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 435 ft MSL

Location

City: East London
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.035599°
Longitude: 27.825899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 6,362 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About King Phalo Airport

King Phalo Airport (FAEL/ELS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in East London, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 435 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 11/29) with ASP 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.

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