Lydenburg Airport

FALL

Lydenburg, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Currently using: FAKN
Weather Source: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN)
Distance: 41nm / 76km from FALL

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 040900Z 00000KT 9999 FEW020 BKN080 23/18 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,882 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,882 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,882 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
858 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,882 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,650 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,782 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 040600Z 0407/0418 VRB03KT CAVOK TX25/0412Z TN21/0407Z FM040800 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 0411/0413 07010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0413/0418 -TSRA FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 70° 10 kt
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALL
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,462 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lydenburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,882 ft MSL

Location

City: Lydenburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.103300°
Longitude: 30.414200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,462 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Lydenburg Airport

Lydenburg Airport (FALL) is located in Lydenburg, ZA at an elevation of 4,882 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 4,462 feet.

Airport Overview

Lydenburg Airport serves Lydenburg in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (04/22) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 4,462 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4882 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 FALL, 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.

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.