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Weather Briefing
VFRKing Phalo Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 3.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (270°) at 5 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,100 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
|
5,200 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 37° |
↑ 4.3 kt
•
↔ 2.5 kt
30° angle
|
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✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
|
6,362 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 82° |
↑ 4.7 kt
•
↔ 1.7 kt
20° angle
|
Weather Statistics - FAEL
3,920 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
King Phalo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 40°C with an average of 21.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, March.
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Statistics computed from 3,920 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
King Phalo Airport - Airport Information
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About King Phalo Airport
Overview
King Phalo Airport serves the East London region in South Africa, positioned at 435 feet above mean sea level with coordinates -33.035599, 27.825899. The medium-sized airport features two asphalt runways capable of accommodating diverse aircraft operations, with runway lengths of 5,200 feet (06/24) and 6,362 feet (11/29).
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at King Phalo Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 78.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing southwest winds at an average of 10.9 knots characterize the airport's wind profile, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 40°C and an average of 20.8°C. January, December, and September represent the most consistently good VFR months.
Notable Features
The airport's dual runway configuration (06/24 and 11/29) provides operational flexibility and wind adaptability. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with Runway 06/24 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.9 knots and Runway 11/29 experiencing an average crosswind of 8.2 knots. Visibility consistently remains high, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect stable approach conditions with minimal meteorological restrictions, as evidenced by the low occurrence of instrument flight rules (IFR) at 5.2% and extremely rare low IFR conditions at 2%. The predominant southwest wind direction provides predictable wind alignment for both runways, facilitating consistent approach and landing procedures.
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