Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport

FAHS / HDS

Hoedspruit, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
15kt
180° G26kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAHS 141800Z AUTO 18015G26KT //// // ////// 20/12 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD FAHS 141105Z 1410/1418 06010KT CAVOK TX31/1414Z TN23/1418Z PROB30 TEMPO 1414/1418 FEW050TCU BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AHS
09
27
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,939 ft 88 ft ASP 76°
↓ 3.6kt ↔ 14.6kt
104° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
13,095 ft 151 ft ASP 164°
↑ 15.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAHS
IATA Code: HDS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,743 ft MSL

Location

City: Hoedspruit
Country: ZA
Latitude: -24.368601°
Longitude: 31.048700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,939 ft
Width: 88 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 13,095 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport

Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (FAHS/HDS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Hoedspruit, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,743 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (09/27, 18/36) 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.