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Weather Briefing
IFRRand Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 2.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 17 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
|
5,617 ft | 50 ft | ASP | 89° |
↑ 16.7 kt
•
↔ 3.0 kt
10° angle
|
| 17/35 | 4,898 ft | 50 ft | ASP | 158° |
↑ 13.4 kt
•
↔ 10.5 kt
38° angle
|
Weather Statistics - FAGM
274 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Rand Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 11°C and 28°C with an average of 20°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, February.
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Runway Wind Analysis
Statistics computed from 274 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Rand Airport - Airport Information
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About Rand Airport
Overview
Rand Airport serves the Johannesburg metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 5,483 feet above mean sea level. Situated in Gauteng Province, the airport primarily supports general aviation, training, and light commercial operations in the region's busy aviation infrastructure.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Rand Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 65.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences consistent northerly winds averaging 9.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 28°C and an average of 19.8°C. October, September, and December represent the most consistently good flying months, offering optimal meteorological conditions.
Notable Features
Both runways (11/29 and 17/35) are asphalted and provide substantial landing surfaces at 5,617 feet and 4,898 feet respectively. The airport's high elevation at 5,483 feet MSL means pilots must consider density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months when performance capabilities can be significantly impacted.
Approach Considerations
Wind conditions strongly favor both runways, with 100% favorable wind alignments and relatively low average crosswind components of 6.8 knots for runway 11/29 and 4.4 knots for runway 17/35. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the north, which should facilitate predictable approach and landing strategies.
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