Virginia Airport

FAVG / VIR

Durban, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

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Currently using: FALE
Weather Source: King Shaka International Airport (FALE)
Distance: 10nm / 18km from FAVG

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
05:00Z
🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
20°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALE 050500Z 02005KT CAVOK 23/21 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
88 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,053 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FALE 042200Z 0500/0606 02007KT 9999 OVC008 TX33/0512Z TN21/0503Z PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 1500 BR OVC005 FM050700 04015KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0516 04015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0516/0518 5000 -TSRA BKN015 FEW030CB BECMG 0601/0603 36005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:41Z BASE
+0h
IFR 20° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+2h
VFR 40° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
VFR 40° 15 kt
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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↑
AVG
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
 3,035 ft 72 ft ASP 28°
↑ 4.3 kt • ↔ 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Virginia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAVG
IATA Code: VIR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Durban
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.770599°
Longitude: 31.058399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,035 ft
Width: 72 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
20°@5kt
Density Alt
20ft, 23°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FALE VFR
King Shaka International Airport
10nm
18km
FAPM N/A
Pietermaritzburg Airport
35nm
65km
FAMG N/A
Margate Airport
75nm
139km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Virginia Airport

Overview

Virginia Airport serves the Durban metropolitan area in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Located at coordinates -29.770599, 31.058399, this medium-sized airport operates at a low elevation of 20 feet mean sea level. The airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and local flight operations in the coastal urban environment.

Flying Conditions

As a coastal airport, Virginia experiences typical subtropical climate conditions characteristic of Durban's region. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather influences, including occasional sea breezes and humidity variations. The low elevation of 20 ft MSL suggests minimal altitude-related performance considerations for aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (05/23) with a length of 3,035 feet, suitable for smaller aircraft and regional operations. Its geographical proximity to Durban's urban center makes it strategically positioned for local aviation activities. The runway orientation suggests potential wind exposure from different directional approaches.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 provides a standard approach environment with 3,035 feet of asphalt surface. Pilots should assess wind conditions and runway alignment when planning arrivals and departures. The relatively short runway length requires careful aircraft performance calculations and weight management during operational planning.

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.

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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.