Pongola Airport

FAPL

Pongola, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:00Z

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Weather Source: Matsapha Airport (FDMS)
Distance: 53nm / 97km from FAPL

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
14:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FDMS 041400Z 17007KT 9999 SCT025 BKN035 24/20 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 942 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,442 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,442 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (942 ft)
Pressure Alt
830 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,136 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APL
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
2,290 ft 59 ft ASP
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pongola Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 942 ft MSL

Location

City: Pongola
Country: ZA
Latitude: -27.362200°
Longitude: 31.606701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 2,290 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pongola Airport

Pongola Airport (FAPL) is located in Pongola, ZA at an elevation of 942 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 2,290 feet.

Airport Overview

Pongola Airport serves Pongola 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 (16/34) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 2,290 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 FAPL, 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.