Lanseria International Airport

FALA / HLA

Johannesburg, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALA 041600Z 36008KT 9999 SCT020 22/16 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,517 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,517 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
870 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,517 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,285 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,209 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FALA 041000Z 0412/0512 36008KT 9999 BKN025 TX25/0512Z TN17/0504Z PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0418 -TSRA FEW035CB BECMG 0418/0420 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 0422/0424 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0423/0506 5000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0507/0509 36008KT BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0512 -TSRA FEW030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
23:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALA
06L ✈️
24R
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
10,000 ft 75 ft ASP 47°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,996 ft 147 ft ASP 57°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FALA

2,977 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
17%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0.3%

Lanseria International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 21.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
27%
NE
13.1%
E
16.4%
SE
5.1%
S
6%
SW
5.9%
W
7.5%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,977 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lanseria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALA
IATA Code: HLA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,517 ft MSL

Location

City: Johannesburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.938499°
Longitude: 27.926100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 06L/24R
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 9,996 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lanseria International Airport

Overview

Lanseria International Airport serves the Johannesburg metropolitan area as a critical medium-sized airport located northwest of the city. Situated at an elevation of 4,517 feet mean sea level, the airport offers two substantial asphalt runways capable of handling a wide range of aircraft operations. Its strategic location and dual runway configuration make it an important general aviation and charter hub in the Gauteng province.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 79.2% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. The airport experiences stable wind patterns, primarily from the North (0°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 35 knots. Temperature variations range from 6°C to 31°C, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 4,517 feet MSL presents potential performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during warmer temperatures. Both runways (06L/24R and 07/25) are nearly 10,000 feet long, providing substantial landing and takeoff options. Crosswind components are relatively mild, averaging 5 knots, which contributes to consistent operational flexibility across both runway configurations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The consistent wind patterns from the North suggest predictable approach and departure conditions. With an impressive average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog occurs in only 0.5% of observations), pilots can generally expect clear approach conditions throughout the year.

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

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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.