Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport

FAUP / UTN

Upington, ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
3kt
180°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,021
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAUP 141000Z 18003KT CAVOK 26/M08 Q1021 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
928 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,782 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,552 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,540 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAUP 140400Z 1406/1506 VRB03KT CAVOK TX29/1412Z TN09/1505Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUP
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 2,736 ft 98 ft COM 59°
↓ 1.5kt ↔ 2.6kt
121° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
16,076 ft 197 ft ASP 153°
↑ 2.7kt ↔ 1.4kt
27° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAUP
IATA Code: UTN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,782 ft MSL

Location

City: Upington
Country: ZA
Latitude: -28.399099°
Longitude: 21.260201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,736 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 16,076 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport

Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (FAUP/UTN) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Upington, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,782 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 17/35) with COM and ASP surfaces . 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.