Paradise Beach Airport

FAPX

Jeffreys Bay, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPE 050200Z 26006KT 9999 BKN008 21/20 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 BR BKN004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
BKN 800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
415 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
815 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (15 ft)
Pressure Alt
203 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 927 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAPE 042200Z 0500/0524 25013KT 9999 BKN010 TX25/0512Z TN18/0503Z PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 4000 BR BKN004 TEMPO 0510/0516 4500 SHRA BKN005 SCT035TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0512/0515 5000 TSRA BKN005 FEW050CB BECMG 0518/0520 BKN035 PROB30 TEMPO 0522/0524 4000 RA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 250° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Showers Rain
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
↑ 6.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
260°@6kt
Density Alt
15ft, 21°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FAPE LIFR
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
37nm
69km
FAPG N/A
Plettenberg Bay Airport
77nm
143km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Paradise Beach Airport

Paradise Beach Airport (FAPX) is located in Jeffreys Bay, ZA at an elevation of 15 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 3,281 feet.

Airport Overview

Paradise Beach Airport serves Jeffreys Bay 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 (08/26) with compacted gravel surface. The longest runway measures 3,281 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 FAPX, 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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at FAPX

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TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
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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.