Ysterplaat Air Force Base

FAYP

Cape Town, ZA

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Currently using: FACT
Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 6nm / 12km from FAYP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5kt
120°
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Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FACT 141800Z 12005KT CAVOK 13/11 Q1017 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
-60 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -288 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 141600Z 1418/1524 VRB03KT CAVOK TX18/1512Z TN12/1505Z FM150200 34010KT 9999 SCT012 BKN016 BECMG 1507/1509 34020KT PROB30 TEMPO 1512/1517 34025G37KT PROB40 TEMPO 1517/1524 4000 -RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1519/1524 3000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z FM150200
+8h
MVFR 340° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AYP
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
 5,200 ft 75 ft ASP 356°
↑ 0.9kt • ↔ 4.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ysterplaat Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAYP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Cape Town
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.900200°
Longitude: 18.498301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ysterplaat Air Force Base

Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cape Town, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 52 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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