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MVFRJwaneng Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 5 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 14:00Z and 21:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 18:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.
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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
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5,495 ft | 82 ft | ASP | 63° |
↑ 3.8 kt
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↔ 3.2 kt
40° angle
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About Jwaneng Airport
Overview
Jwaneng Airport serves the mining region of southern Botswana, located near the significant diamond mining town of Jwaneng. Positioned at an elevation of 3900 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the local mining industry and regional connectivity.
Flying Conditions
The airport's high elevation at 3900 ft MSL introduces performance considerations for aircraft operations, particularly during warmer temperatures. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects that can impact takeoff and landing performance, especially with the single 5495-foot asphalted runway.
Notable Features
Jwaneng Airport features a single runway (08/26) oriented in an east-west direction, which allows for potential wind variation considerations during approach and departure. The airport's location in Botswana's southern region suggests potential terrain variations and potential wind patterns typical of the semi-arid regional landscape.
Approach Considerations
Runway 08/26 provides a 5495-foot asphalted surface, which requires careful performance calculations for different aircraft types. Given the runway's orientation, pilots should assess wind direction and potential crosswind components during approach and landing planning, considering the airport's 3900-foot elevation.
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