Secunda Airport

FASC / ZEC

Secunda, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:39Z

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Distance: 44nm / 81km from FASC

Current Weather

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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
210°
5 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
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Raw METAR

SPECI FAEO 040639Z 21004KT 5000 BCFG FEW008 OVC020 17/16 Q1026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,250 ft
FEW 800 ft AGL
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
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FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,050 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,250 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ASC
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
3,609 ft 59 ft ASP 91°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Secunda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FASC
IATA Code: ZEC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,250 ft MSL

Location

City: Secunda
Country: ZA
Latitude: -26.524099°
Longitude: 29.170099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Secunda Airport

Overview

Secunda Airport serves the Mpumalanga region in South Africa, located at an elevation of 5250 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates -26.524099, 29.170099, the airport provides critical infrastructure for regional aviation operations in this part of the Highveld plateau.

Flying Conditions

The high elevation of 5250 ft MSL means pilots should anticipate reduced aircraft performance and be prepared for density altitude effects, especially during warmer periods. The airport's location in the Mpumalanga province suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of the interior South African plateau.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (11/29) with an asphaltic surface measuring 3609 feet in length. Its medium-sized classification indicates it can accommodate regional aircraft and supports various general aviation and potentially commercial utility operations in the Secunda area.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 orientation suggests winds predominantly aligned in the 110-290 degree axis. Pilots should carefully evaluate wind conditions and aircraft performance capabilities given the airport's significant elevation and relatively moderate runway length when planning arrivals and departures.

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.