Makhado Air Force Base Airport

FALM

Louis Trichardt Southwest, ZA

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7kt
30°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,023
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAPP 141000Z 03007KT CAVOK 29/01 Q1023 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
921 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,069 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,780 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,196 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +20.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAPP 140900Z 1410/1418 05010KT CAVOK TX31/1413Z TN22/1418Z BECMG 1410/1412 SCT035 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1418 -TSRA FEW045CB BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 9,000ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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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°
↑ 3.5kt • ↔ 6.1kt
60° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
 1,640 ft 49 ft ASP 90°
↑ 3.5kt • ↔ 6.1kt
60° 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

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About Makhado Air Force Base Airport

Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Louis Trichardt Southwest, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,069 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 10L/28R) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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