King Shaka International Airport

FALE / DUR

Durban, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
4kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FALE 141600Z 17004KT 9999 SCT016 OVC024 19/17 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 295ft
SCT 1,600ft AGL
OVC 2,400ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,895ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,695ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (295 ft)
Pressure Alt
153 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 704 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FALE 141000Z 1412/1518 16010KT 9999 BKN025 TX29/1512Z TN16/1503Z PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1420 4000 RA OVC010 BECMG 1415/1417 VRB03KT PROB30 TEMPO 1500/1504 5000 BR SCT008 FM150400 35004KT CAVOK BECMG 1507/1509 04013KT BECMG 1515/1517 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
04:00Z FM150400
+12h
VFR 350° 4kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 1.4kt • ↔ 3.8kt
70° 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.

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