Pietermaritzburg Airport

FAPM / PZB

Pietermaritzburg, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 17:00 UTC

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Currently using: FALE
Weather Source: King Shaka International Airport (FALE)
Distance: 38nm / 70km from FAPM

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,007
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALE 171700Z 03006KT CAVOK 24/20 Q1007 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
926 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,423 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,606 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,268 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FALE 171000Z 1712/1818 19007KT 9999 BKN015 OVC025 TX26/1712Z TN21/1803Z PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1715 5000 SHRA BKN015 BECMG 1714/1716 06008KT SCT035 FM171600 03006KT CAVOK FM180400 19017KT 9999 BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 1804/1812 19020G30KT PROB30 TEMPO 1810/1818 5000 -RA BKN012 OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft
04:00Z FM180400
+11h
MVFR 190° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
04:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
VFR 190° 20kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APM
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,043 ft 98 ft ASP 142°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 4.6kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pietermaritzburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPM
IATA Code: PZB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,423 ft MSL

Location

City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.649000°
Longitude: 30.398701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,043 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Pietermaritzburg Airport

Pietermaritzburg Airport (FAPM/PZB) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Pietermaritzburg, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,423 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.