Paradise Beach Airport

FAPX

Jeffreys Bay, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 15:00 UTC

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Currently using: FAPE
Weather Source: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE)
Distance: 37nm / 69km from FAPX

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
8kt
80°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPE 031500Z 08008KT 040V100 CAVOK 23/15 Q1013 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
21 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 985 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAPE 030400Z 0306/0406 VRB03KT CAVOK TX28/0311Z TN15/0403Z BECMG 0307/0309 08010KT BECMG 0318/0320 25017KT TEMPO 0321/0404 25020G30KT BKN006 FM040500 22010KT 9999 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 250° 17kt
21:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR 250° 20kt
Ceiling: 600ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APX
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,281 ft 0 ft Compacted Gravel
↑ 8.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Paradise Beach Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Jeffreys Bay
Country: ZA
Latitude: -34.101330°
Longitude: 24.884352°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,281 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Compacted Gravel
ILS: No

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About Paradise Beach Airport

Paradise Beach Airport (FAPX) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Jeffreys Bay, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with Compacted Gravel surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.