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IFRSecunda Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 800 feet and 3.5 km visibility. Note: This observation is 26.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 13 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 3.5 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
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3,609 ft | 59 ft | ASP | 91° |
↑ 13.0 kt
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↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
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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.
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