Potchefstroom Airport

FAPS / PCF

Potchefstroom, ZA

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Weather Source: Vereeniging Airport (FAVV)
Distance: 48nm / 88km from FAPS

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27°C
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8kt
230°
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FAVV 141200Z AUTO 23008KT //// // ////// 27/02 Q1022

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Airport Runway Layout

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APS
03
21 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 4,885 ft 98 ft ASP 13°
↑ 7.5kt • ↔ 2.7kt
20° angle
15/33 3,281 ft 98 ft GRS 134°
↓ 0.8kt • ↔ 8.0kt
96° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Potchefstroom Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPS
IATA Code: PCF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,520 ft MSL

Location

City: Potchefstroom
Country: ZA
Latitude: -26.671000°
Longitude: 27.081900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,885 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Potchefstroom Airport

Potchefstroom Airport (FAPS/PCF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Potchefstroom, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,520 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 15/33) with ASP and GRS surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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