George Airport

FAGG / GRJ

George, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4 kt
60°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAGG 041900Z AUTO 06004KT CAVOK 16/15 Q1010

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FAGG 041600Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT CAVOK TX23/0512Z TN13/0503Z BECMG 0423/0501 BKN012 FM050800 24008KT 9999 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
23:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGG
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,562 ft 148 ft ASP 89°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FAGG

5,685 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.7%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
9.4%

George Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 37°C with an average of 18.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
1.9%
E
16.1%
SE
18.4%
S
13.7%
SW
11.3%
W
17%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: 7°C to 37°C
7°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,685 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

George Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAGG
IATA Code: GRJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 648 ft MSL

Location

City: George
Country: ZA
Latitude: -34.005600°
Longitude: 22.378902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About George Airport

Overview

George Airport serves the Southern Cape region of South Africa, situated at 648 feet above mean sea level near the coastal city of George. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (11/29) measuring 6,562 feet, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Western Cape province, supporting regional and commercial air transportation.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 58.1% of the time, with marginal VFR weather occurring 21.9% of observations. Seasonal patterns show optimal VFR flying conditions in September, October, and November, with temperature ranges from 7°C to 37°C and an average of 18.1°C. Wind conditions are characterized by southeast prevailing winds at 135° with an average speed of 7.6 knots and occasional gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 11/29 has favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3.6 knots. Visibility is consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with rare occurrences of reduced visibility (fog present in only 2.1% of observations). The airport's coastal location near the Indian Ocean likely contributes to its stable meteorological characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent southeast winds, runway 11 and 29 offer reliable approach options with minimal wind complications. The low frequency of IFR conditions (11.3%) and extremely rare low IFR situations (8.8%) suggest generally stable approach environments. Pilots should anticipate mild crosswind components and prepare for potential southeast wind variations during approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.