Makhado Air Force Base Airport

FALM

Louis Trichardt Southwest, ZA

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

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Weather Source: Polokwane International Airport (FAPP)
Distance: 43nm / 80km from FALM

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a military aerodrome. Civil aircraft access may be restricted or require prior authorization. Consult the applicable AIP for current access procedures.

Consult the applicable national AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
2 kt
90°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPP 142100Z AUTO 09002KT //// // ////// 14/13 Q1029

Weather Briefing

VFR

Makhado Air Force Base Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALM
10L ✈️
28R
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
13,189 ft 151 ft ASP 90°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
1,640 ft 49 ft ASP 90°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Makhado Air Force Base Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,069 ft MSL

Location

City: Louis Trichardt Southwest
Country: ZA
Latitude: -23.159901°
Longitude: 29.696501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 13,189 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 1,640 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Makhado Air Force Base Airport

Makhado Air Force Base Airport is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the ZA AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM) is located in Louis Trichardt Southwest, ZA at an elevation of 3,069 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (10/28, 10L/28R), with the longest at 13,189 feet.

Airport Overview

Makhado Air Force Base Airport serves Louis Trichardt Southwest in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (10/28, 10L/28R) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 13,189 feet, suitable for large aircraft operations.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3069 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 FALM, 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

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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.