Cape Winelands Airport

FAWN

Durbanville, ZA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 13:00Z

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Currently using: FACT
Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 14nm / 25km from FAWN

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
16 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 041300Z 32016KT 9999 FEW030 17/09 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 399 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,399 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cape Winelands Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 16 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (399 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 503 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FACT 041000Z 0412/0518 36012KT 9999 FEW030 TX19/0512Z TN08/0505Z FM041500 36010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z FM041500
+2h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWN
05 ✈️
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,952 ft 65 ft hard
0.0 kt 16.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
2,296 ft 0 ft concrete
16.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cape Winelands Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAWN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 399 ft MSL

Location

City: Durbanville
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.770000°
Longitude: 18.740000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,952 ft
Width: 65 ft
Surface: hard
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,296 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Cape Winelands Airport

Cape Winelands Airport (FAWN) is located in Durbanville, ZA at an elevation of 399 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 14/32), with the longest at 2,952 feet.

Airport Overview

Cape Winelands Airport serves Durbanville in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (05/23, 14/32) with hard and concrete surfaces. The longest runway measures 2,952 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 FAWN, 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.