Majuba Power Station Airport

FAMJ

Amerspoort, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:39Z

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Weather Source: Ermelo Airport (FAEO)
Distance: 37nm / 68km from FAMJ

Current Weather

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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
210°
5 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

SPECI FAEO 040639Z 21004KT 5000 BCFG FEW008 OVC020 17/16 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,600 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,400 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,600 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMJ
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,921 ft 49 ft ASP 123°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Majuba Power Station Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAMJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,600 ft MSL

Location

City: Amerspoort
Country: ZA
Latitude: -27.079300°
Longitude: 29.778500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Majuba Power Station Airport

Majuba Power Station Airport (FAMJ) is located in Amerspoort, ZA at an elevation of 5,600 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Airport Overview

Majuba Power Station Airport serves Amerspoort 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 (14/32) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,921 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5600 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

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 FAMJ, 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.