Estcourt Airport

FAEC

Estcourt, ZA

Last Updated
May 14, 13:17Z

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Currently using: FALE
Weather Source: King Shaka International Airport (FALE)
Distance: 72nm / 133km from FAEC

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
13:17Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FALE 141317Z 07004KT 010V120 9999 BKN010 20/16 Q1022 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,262 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,262 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Estcourt Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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 30 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.

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
880 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,262 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,000 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,623 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FALE 141000Z 1412/1518 07008KT 9999 BKN025 TX21/1412Z TN16/1504Z BECMG 1412/1414 04010KT BECMG 1417/1419 34004KT BKN030 FM150600 20012KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 70° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 340° 4 kt
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AEC
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,026 ft 0 ft UNK
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Estcourt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAEC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,262 ft MSL

Location

City: Estcourt
Country: ZA
Latitude: -29.047199°
Longitude: 29.910601°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,026 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Estcourt Airport

Estcourt Airport (FAEC) is located in Estcourt, ZA at an elevation of 4,262 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 4,026 feet.

Airport Overview

Estcourt Airport serves Estcourt 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 (01/19) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 4,026 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 4262 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 FAEC, 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.