Ruacana Airport

FYRC

Ruacana, NA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

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Currently using: FNGI
Weather Source: Ngjiva Pereira Airport (FNGI)
Distance: 79nm / 146km from FYRC

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FNGI 040200Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 // FEW017 BKN065 23/21 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,765 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,465 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,265 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FNGI 032300Z 0400/0412 VRB03KT 9000 BKN018 OVC024 PROB40 TEMPO 0402/0408 4000 TS -RA FEW026CB BECMG 0409/0412 -DZ
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR
Light Drizzle

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YRC
11
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 7,122 ft 98 ft ASP 90° No wind data
16/34 5,403 ft 98 ft ASP 139° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ruacana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FYRC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,765 ft MSL

Location

City: Ruacana
Country: NA
Latitude: -17.420601°
Longitude: 14.371700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,122 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,403 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ruacana Airport

Ruacana Airport (FYRC) is located in Ruacana, NA at an elevation of 3,765 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (11/29, 16/34), with the longest at 7,122 feet.

Airport Overview

Ruacana Airport serves Ruacana in NA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (11/29, 16/34) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 7,122 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3765 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

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 FYRC, 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.

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.