Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport

FASD

Saldanha-Vredenburg, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 2, 08:00Z

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Weather Source: Langebaanweg Airport (FALW)
Distance: 10nm / 18km from FASD

Current Weather

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19°C
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Dewpoint: 9°C
1 kt
270°
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METAR FALW 020800Z AUTO 27001KT //// // ////// 19/09 Q1021

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASD
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
4,665 ft 82 ft ASP 358°
0.3 kt 0.9 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FASD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 50 ft MSL

Location

City: Saldanha-Vredenburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -32.964100°
Longitude: 17.969299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,665 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport

Overview

Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Western Cape region of South Africa, situated near the coastal towns of Saldanha and Vredenburg. The airport serves the local industrial and regional transportation needs of this maritime and agricultural area, positioned at an elevation of 50 feet above mean sea level.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location suggests variable wind conditions typical of marine environments, with potential for significant wind shifts and sea breezes. Pilots should anticipate potential coastal weather patterns that can include rapid visibility changes and localized wind gradient effects due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) with an asphalted surface measuring 4,665 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its relatively low elevation and coastal positioning provide a generally stable terrain environment with minimal significant elevation changes in the immediate surrounding area.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 allows for approaches from both north and south, with the orientation potentially influenced by prevailing coastal wind patterns. Pilots should conduct standard wind assessment and runway selection procedures, paying particular attention to potential marine layer developments and wind gradient considerations during approach and landing.

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

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.