Morningside Farm Airport

FAMS

Silveroaks, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:00Z

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Currently using: FALA
Weather Source: Lanseria International Airport (FALA)
Distance: 57nm / 105km from FAMS

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FALA 040700Z 05006KT 020V080 9999 BKN010 20/17 Q1024 BECMG SCT015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,251 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,251 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,751 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
882 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,251 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,929 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,549 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD FALA 040307Z 0400/0424 VRB03KT CAVOK TX23/0413Z TN16/0404Z PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0406 BKN008 BECMG 0406/0408 BKN015 BECMG 0408/0410 36007KT BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 0408/0411 FEW035TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0411/0418 -TSRA FEW035CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 360° 7 kt
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMS
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,046 ft 33 ft ASP 16°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Morningside Farm Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAMS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,251 ft MSL

Location

City: Silveroaks
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.704500°
Longitude: 26.909000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,046 ft
Width: 33 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Morningside Farm Airport

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.