Cape Winelands Airport

FAWN

Durbanville, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:00Z

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Currently using: FACT
Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 14nm / 25km from FAWN

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
01:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 050100Z VRB03KT CAVOK 17/15 Q1010 NOSIG
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (399 ft)
Pressure Alt
497 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 833 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 042200Z 0500/0606 VRB03KT 9999 FEW040 TX26/0512Z TN15/0503Z PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0503 3000 BR NSC FM050900 29010KT 9999 BKN040 FM051500 18010KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 0521/0523 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM050900
+8h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AWN
05
23
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,952 ft 65 ft hard 0° No wind data
14/32 2,296 ft 0 ft concrete 0° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cape Winelands Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAWN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 399 ft MSL

Location

City: Durbanville
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.770000°
Longitude: 18.740000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,952 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: hard
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,296 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
0°@3kt
Density Alt
399ft, 17°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FACT VFR
Cape Town International Airport
14nm
25km
FAYP N/A
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27km
FALW VFR
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56nm
104km
FARS N/A
Robertson Airport
58nm
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FASD N/A
Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport
62nm
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cape Winelands Airport

Cape Winelands Airport (FAWN) is located in Durbanville, ZA at an elevation of 399 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 14/32), with the longest at 2,952 feet.

Airport Overview

Cape Winelands Airport serves Durbanville 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 (05/23, 14/32) with hard and concrete surfaces. The longest runway measures 2,952 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 FAWN, 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

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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.