Oudtshoorn Airport

FAOH / OUH

Oudtshoorn, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

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Distance: 26nm / 48km from FAOH

Current Weather

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Recent 44 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6 kt
140°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR FAGG 040900Z 14006KT 110V180 CAVOK 22/11 Q1012

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAGG 040400Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK TX24/0412Z TN15/0504Z FM040700 11010KT CAVOK FM041800 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 0500/0502 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z FM041800
+9h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AOH
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,577 ft 98 ft ASP 13°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Oudtshoorn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAOH
IATA Code: OUH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,063 ft MSL

Location

City: Oudtshoorn
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.606998°
Longitude: 22.188999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Oudtshoorn Airport

Overview

Oudtshoorn Airport serves the Central Karoo region of South Africa's Western Cape province, located near the town of Oudtshoorn. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 1063 feet above mean sea level, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's inland location at coordinates -33.606998, 22.188999 suggests a semi-arid climate with potentially significant temperature variations between day and night. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal activity and potential wind variability due to the region's topographical characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (04/22) with a substantial length of 5577 feet, accommodating a range of aircraft types. Its moderate elevation and runway configuration suggest suitability for regional and medium-sized aircraft operations, with terrain surrounding the airport likely characterized by the distinctive Central Karoo landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 provides a straight-in approach with 5577 feet of paved surface, offering flexibility for different wind conditions. Pilots should carefully assess wind direction and strength when selecting runway orientation, considering the potential for crosswind components typical of the region's terrain.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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.