King Shaka International Airport

FALE / DUR

Durban, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 2, 23:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,027
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALE 022300Z 33002KT 9999 BKN046 18/15 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 295ft
BKN 4,600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,895ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (295 ft)
Pressure Alt
-112 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 319 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FALE 022200Z 0300/0406 03010KT 9999 SCT025 TX26/0311Z TN15/0303Z TEMPO 0309/0314 05018G35KT FM031500 03015KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 50° 18kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALE
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
12,139 ft 197 ft Asphalt 61°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 2.0kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

King Shaka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALE
IATA Code: DUR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 295 ft MSL

Location

City: Durban
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.614444°
Longitude: 31.119722°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

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About King Shaka International Airport

King Shaka International Airport (FALE/DUR) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Durban, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 295 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide continuous 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.