Rustenburg Airport

FARG

Rustenburg, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

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Currently using: FALA
Weather Source: Lanseria International Airport (FALA)
Distance: 40nm / 73km from FARG

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALA 171200Z 09005KT 030V150 9999 SCT045 26/15 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,700ft
SCT 4,500ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,200ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
891 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,700 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,677 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,885 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FALA 171000Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT 9999 SCT030 TX30/1713Z TN17/1803Z PROB30 TEMPO 1713/1718 FEW035TCU BECMG 1715/1717 VRB03KT BECMG 1800/1802 BKN015 PROB40 TEMPO 1800/1806 4000 BR BKN008 FM180900 19007KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
15:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR VRB 3kt
00:00Z BECMG
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARG
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
4,019 ft 50 ft ASP 145°
↑ 1.7kt ↔ 4.7kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rustenburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FARG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,700 ft MSL

Location

City: Rustenburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.644300°
Longitude: 27.271099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,019 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Rustenburg Airport

Rustenburg Airport (FARG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rustenburg, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,700 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.