Ysterplaat Air Force Base

FAYP

Cape Town, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 14:00 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
14:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
14kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 171400Z 31014KT 9999 BKN035 23/12 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52ft
BKN 3,500ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,552ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
58 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,031 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD FACT 171400Z 1712/1818 27013KT 9999 SCT040 TX25/1712Z TN15/1803Z FM171800 19010KT 9999 BKN030 FM181000 17018KT 9999 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 13kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z FM171800
+3h
VFR 190° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AYP
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
5,200 ft 75 ft ASP 356°
↑ 4.8kt ↔ 13.2kt
70° 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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