Grahamstown Airport

FAGT

Grahamstown, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

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Currently using: FAPE
Weather Source: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE)
Distance: 61nm / 113km from FAGT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
21:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
210°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPE 042100Z 21008KT CAVOK 21/21 Q1009 NOSIG
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
938 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,135 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,263 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,495 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAPE 041600Z 0418/0518 09010KT CAVOK TX25/0512Z TN18/0503Z BECMG 0418/0420 25013KT BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0420/0503 4000 BR BKN004 TEMPO 0510/0516 4500 SHRA BKN005 SCT035TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0512/0515 5000 TSRA BKN005 FEW050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
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AGT
04
22 ✈️
12
30
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 3,871 ft 131 ft GRS 20°
↑ 7.9 kt • ↔ 1.4 kt
10° angle
12/30 2,756 ft 131 ft GRS 100°
↓ 2.7 kt • ↔ 7.5 kt
110° angle
16/34 3,937 ft 49 ft ASP 136°
↑ 2.2 kt • ↔ 7.7 kt
74° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Grahamstown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAGT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,135 ft MSL

Location

City: Grahamstown
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.284698°
Longitude: 26.498100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,871 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 2,756 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
210°@8kt
Density Alt
2135ft, 21°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FABE N/A
Bisho Airport
46nm
85km
FAPE VFR
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
61nm
113km
FAEL VFR
King Phalo Airport
68nm
127km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Grahamstown Airport

Grahamstown Airport (FAGT) is located in Grahamstown, ZA at an elevation of 2,135 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (04/22, 12/30, 16/34), with the longest at 3,937 feet.

Airport Overview

Grahamstown Airport serves Grahamstown in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 3 runways (04/22, 12/30, 16/34) with grs and asp surfaces. The longest runway measures 3,937 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 FAGT, 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.

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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.