New Tempe Airport

FATP

Bloemfontein, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

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Currently using: FABL
Weather Source: Bram Fischer International Airport (FABL)
Distance: 8nm / 15km from FATP

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
03:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
150°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FABL 040300Z 15002KT CAVOK 11/10 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
869 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,547 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,315 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,926 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FABL 032200Z 0400/0424 VRB03KT CAVOK TX28/0412Z TN12/0404Z PROB30 TEMPO 0405/0407 BKN015 BECMG 0408/0410 36010KT 9999 SCT045 BECMG 0413/0415 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
05:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ATP
01
19 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
 4,265 ft 33 ft ASP 351°
↑ 1.5 kt • ↔ 1.3 kt
40° angle
10/28 3,937 ft 49 ft ASP 78°
↑ 0.6 kt • ↔ 1.9 kt
72° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

New Tempe Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FATP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,547 ft MSL

Location

City: Bloemfontein
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.035109°
Longitude: 26.162680°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,265 ft
Width: 33 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
150°@2kt
Density Alt
4547ft, 11°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FABL VFR
Bram Fischer International Airport
8nm
15km
FAKM VFR
Kimberley Airport
75nm
138km
FXMM VFR
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
77nm
143km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About New Tempe Airport

New Tempe Airport (FATP) is located in Bloemfontein, ZA at an elevation of 4,547 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 10/28), with the longest at 4,265 feet.

Airport Overview

New Tempe Airport serves Bloemfontein in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (01/19, 10/28) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,265 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4547 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 FATP, 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 FATP

How to Read METAR Reports
Decode aviation weather observations
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 4,547 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
Complete briefing checklist
View all learning resources →

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.