Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport

FAFB / FCB

Ficksburg, ZA

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Weather Source: Moshoeshoe I International Airport (FXMM)
Distance: 43nm / 79km from FAFB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
12kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FXMM 131400Z 34012KT 9999 FEW035CB SCT035 21/06 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,315ft
FEW 3,500ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,500ft AGL
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FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,815ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,815ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FXMM 140400Z 1406/1506 VRB02KT CAVOK TX23/1412Z TN09/1504Z BECMG 1411/1413 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 270° 10kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFB
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,593 ft 49 ft ASP 60°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 11.8kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAFB
IATA Code: FCB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,315 ft MSL

Location

City: Ficksburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -28.823099°
Longitude: 27.908899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport

Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FAFB/FCB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ficksburg, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,315 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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