Winterveldt Mine Airport

FAWT

Doornbosch, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

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Currently using: FAPP
Weather Source: Polokwane International Airport (FAPP)
Distance: 63nm / 116km from FAWT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
06:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
60°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPP 050600Z AUTO 06008KT //// // ////// 22/21 Q1023

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAPP 050300Z 0504/0515 05007KT 9999 BKN008 TX25/0512Z TN20/0504Z TEMPO 0504/0507 5000 BR BKN003 PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0515 -SHRA FEW030TCU BECMG 0506/0508 BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 0508/0515 -TSRA FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:55Z BASE
+0h
IFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 800 ft
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

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AWT
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
 4,921 ft 98 ft Soil, rough gravel 136°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 8.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Winterveldt Mine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAWT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,000 ft MSL

Location

City: Doornbosch
Country: ZA
Latitude: -24.660091°
Longitude: 30.180422°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Soil, rough gravel
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
60°@8kt
Density Alt
3000ft, 22°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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Nearby Airports

FATZ N/A
Tzaneen Airport
51nm
94km
FAPI N/A
Pietersburg Municipal Airport
58nm
108km
FAPP VFR
Polokwane International Airport
63nm
116km
FAKN VFR
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
66nm
123km
FAPH N/A
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
69nm
127km
FAMD N/A
Malamala Airport
75nm
139km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Winterveldt Mine Airport

Winterveldt Mine Airport (FAWT) is located in Doornbosch, ZA at an elevation of 3,000 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Airport Overview

Winterveldt Mine Airport serves Doornbosch in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (15/33) with soil, rough gravel surface. The longest runway measures 4,921 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

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 FAWT, 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.

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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.