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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
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5,046 ft | 33 ft | ASP | 16° |
↑ 5.6 kt
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↔ 2.1 kt
20° angle
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Overview
Morningside Farm Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Silveroaks, South Africa, situated at coordinates -25.704500, 26.909000. The airport sits at a significant elevation of 4251 feet above mean sea level, which will impact aircraft performance and density altitude calculations. Its strategic location provides aviation services to the surrounding regional area.
Flying Conditions
At an elevation of 4251 ft MSL, pilots should anticipate potential performance challenges, particularly during warmer periods when density altitude can significantly increase. The airport's substantial elevation suggests potential variability in atmospheric conditions that could affect aircraft operations. Pilots should carefully calculate takeoff and landing performance metrics accounting for the airport's high-altitude environment.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (03/21) measuring 5046 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt (ASP) surface. Its orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations during approach and departure. The runway's substantial length provides reasonable operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft operating at this elevated location.
Approach Considerations
Runway 03/21's orientation indicates potential wind variability that pilots must carefully assess during approach and landing. The 5046-foot asphalt runway provides adequate length for most medium-sized aircraft, but precise performance calculations remain critical given the airport's elevated terrain. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the airport's significant altitude and potential meteorological variations.
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.
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