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RAF Ascension Island

FHAW / ASI

Cat Hill, SH

Last Updated

Sep 16, 02:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

02:50Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

23°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 18°C

14kt

140°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,014

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FHAW 160250Z 14014KT 9999 SCT017 23/18 Q1014 TEMPO FEW017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 278ft

SCT 1,700ft AGL

FEW 1,700ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

1,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,978ft AMSL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,700ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,978ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,014 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,005 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (278 ft)

Pressure Alt

255 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,281 ft

ISA Deviation: +8.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF COR FHAW 160155Z 1603/1621 15012KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 1603/1610 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 1610/1621 SCT024

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

03:14Z BASE

+0h

VFR 150° 12kt

Visibility: 10+ km

10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+7h

VFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

↑

HAW

13 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 13/31 Active: 13	10,019 ft	150 ft	ASP	117°	↑ 13.8kt • ↔ 2.4kt 10° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

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

RAF Ascension Island - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FHAW

IATA Code: ASI

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 278 ft MSL

Location

City: Cat Hill

Country: SH

Latitude: -7.969600°

Longitude: -14.393700°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 13/31

Length: 10,019 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About RAF Ascension Island

RAF Ascension Island (FHAW/ASI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cat Hill, SH. The facility operates at an elevation of 278 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular 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.