Paradise Beach Airport

FAPX

Jeffreys Bay, ZA

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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
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
7kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAPE 141200Z 15007KT 110V190 9999 FEW040 23/13 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15ft
FEW 4,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,015ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
-97 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 867 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAPE 141000Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT CAVOK TX22/1511Z TN13/1504Z BECMG 1504/1506 25010KT TEMPO 1507/1512 BKN013 PROB30 TEMPO 1508/1510 BKN008 BECMG 1510/1512 23020KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
APX
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
 3,281 ft 0 ft Compacted Gravel 0°
↓ 2.4kt • ↔ 6.6kt
110° 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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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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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