Lydenburg Airport

FALL

Lydenburg, ZA

Last Updated
May 14, 16:00Z

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Currently using: FAKN
Weather Source: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN)
Distance: 41nm / 76km from FALL

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
16:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 141600Z 07006KT 9999 BKN025 18/15 Q1025 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,882 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,382 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lydenburg Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 6 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 8 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
862 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,882 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,530 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,062 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 140900Z 1410/1418 07008KT 9999 BKN035 TX21/1413Z TN18/1418Z BECMG 1414/1416 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALL
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,462 ft 0 ft UNK
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lydenburg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,882 ft MSL

Location

City: Lydenburg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.103300°
Longitude: 30.414200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,462 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Lydenburg Airport

Lydenburg Airport (FALL) is located in Lydenburg, ZA at an elevation of 4,882 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 4,462 feet.

Airport Overview

Lydenburg Airport serves Lydenburg in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (04/22) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 4,462 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4882 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FALL, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.