Robertson Airport

FARS / ROD

Robertson, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

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Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 65nm / 121km from FARS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
Variable
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 042300Z VRB02KT CAVOK 18/15 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (640 ft)
Pressure Alt
708 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,222 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 041600Z 0418/0524 VRB03KT 9999 FEW040 TX26/0512Z TN15/0503Z PROB30 TEMPO 0422/0503 3000 BR NSC FM050900 29010KT 9999 BKN040 FM051500 18010KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 0521/0523 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM050900
+10h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARS
10
28
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 4,921 ft 49 ft ASP. Avgas available. 80° No wind data
14/32 2,395 ft 59 ft Grass - caution moles 113° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Robertson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FARS
IATA Code: ROD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 640 ft MSL

Location

City: Robertson
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.812199°
Longitude: 19.902800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP. Avgas available.
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,395 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass - caution moles
ILS: No

About Robertson Airport

Overview

Robertson Airport serves the agricultural region of the Western Cape, situated at an elevation of 640 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -33.812199, 19.902800, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Robertson area, supporting regional transportation and local agricultural operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical Western Cape climate conditions, with potential variability affecting runway conditions. Pilots should pay special attention to the grass runway 14/32, which requires caution due to reported mole activity that could impact surface consistency and aircraft handling.

Notable Features

Robertson Airport features two runways: the primary 10/28 runway is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface and offers Avgas refueling capabilities. The secondary runway 14/32 is a 2,395-foot grass surface, presenting different operational considerations for pilots depending on aircraft type and current ground conditions.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's dual runway configuration and local terrain characteristics. Pilots should be prepared to select between the asphalt and grass runways based on aircraft specifications, current weather conditions, and potential surface irregularities, particularly on the grass runway where mole activity may create uneven terrain.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.