King Phalo Airport

FAEL / ELS

East London, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
11 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAEL 040900Z 08011KT 9999 FEW023 26/20 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 435 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,735 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAEL 040600Z 0407/0418 VRB03KT 9999 FEW019 TX27/0410Z TN18/0418Z BECMG 0409/0411 08012KT PROB30 TEMPO 0413/0418 07018G28KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
VFR 70° 18 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,362 ft 150 ft ASP 82°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FAEL

3,008 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.1%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
2.7%

King Phalo Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 40°C with an average of 21.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
23.8%
E
16.9%
SE
5.6%
S
11.2%
SW
22.7%
W
12.8%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.5°C
Range: 11°C to 40°C
11°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,008 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.