Waterkloof Air Force Base

FAWK / WKF

Pretoria, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 22:00 UTC

Current Weather

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Last Updated
22:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
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Raw METAR

METAR FAWK 032200Z AUTO 03004KT //// // ////// 17/13 Q1029

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWK
01
19
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 11,001 ft 148 ft ASP 352°
↑ 3.2kt ↔ 2.5kt
38° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,299 ft 148 ft ASP 44°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Waterkloof Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAWK
IATA Code: WKF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,940 ft MSL

Location

City: Pretoria
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.830000°
Longitude: 28.222500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 11,001 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 6,299 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Waterkloof Air Force Base

Waterkloof Air Force Base (FAWK/WKF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Pretoria, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,940 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 06/24) with ASP surface . 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.