Ysterplaat Air Force Base

FAYP

Cape Town, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 22:00 UTC

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Currently using: FACT
Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 6nm / 12km from FAYP

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
22:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
16kt
200°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 032200Z 20016KT CAVOK 17/12 Q1018 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
-90 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 163 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF FACT 031600Z 0318/0424 18020KT 9999 FEW030 TX24/0412Z TN11/0404Z FM032300 18020KT 9999 SCT025 FM040300 18016KT 9999 FEW030 FM040900 18020KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 20kt
Visibility: 10+ km
23:00Z FM032300
+1h
VFR 180° 20kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z FM040300
+5h
VFR 180° 16kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z FM040900
+11h
VFR 180° 20kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AYP
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,200 ft 75 ft ASP 356°
↑ 16.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ysterplaat Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAYP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Cape Town
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.900200°
Longitude: 18.498301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-1

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Ysterplaat Air Force Base

Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Cape Town, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 52 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (02/20) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.