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King Shaka International Airport

FALE / DUR

Durban, ZA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 04:49 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

04:49Z

🌙 Night

IFR

Flight Rules

21°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 18°C

16kt

170°

10+ km

Visibility

700ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

1,004

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FALE 160449Z 17016KT 9999 BKN007 21/18 Q1004 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 295ft

BKN 700ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

995ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,004 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

994 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (295 ft)

Pressure Alt

567 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,358 ft

ISA Deviation: +6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF FALE 160400Z 1606/1712 19015KT 9999 SCT016 TX24/1609Z TN16/1702Z BECMG 1609/1611 15010KT CAVOK FM161500 18010KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 1617/1701 5000 SHRA BKN012 FM161900 18008KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025 FM170500 18007KT 9999 SCT025 BKN036

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:04Z BASE

+0h

VFR 190° 15kt

Visibility: 10+ km

09:00Z BECMG

+4h

VFR 150° 10kt

Visibility: >10km

15:00Z FM161500

+10h

MVFR 180° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 2,500ft

17:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+12h

IFR

Visibility: 5 km

Ceiling: 1,200ft

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24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Data Sources

• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
• No forecast or predicted data included
• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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ALE

24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 06/24 Active: 24	12,139 ft	197 ft	Asphalt	61°	↑ 5.5kt • ↔ 15.0kt 70° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

King Shaka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALE

IATA Code: DUR

Type: large airport

Status: active

Elevation: 295 ft MSL

Location

City: Durban

Country: ZA

Latitude: -29.614444°

Longitude: 31.119722°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24

Length: 12,139 ft

Width: 197 ft

Surface: Asphalt

ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

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About King Shaka International Airport

King Shaka International Airport (FALE/DUR) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Durban, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 295 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (06/24) with Asphalt surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.