Pilanesberg International Airport

FAPN / NTY

Pilanesberg, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 19, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 1357 hours ago
08:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPN 190800Z AUTO 00000KT //// // ////// ///// Q1019

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pilanesberg International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 1356.6 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APN
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 9,022 ft 98 ft ASP 37°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
37° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - FAPN

3,154 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
100%
MVFR
0%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Pilanesberg International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 100% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 3.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 9°C and 36°C with an average of 23.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 3.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
14.4%
E
16.3%
SE
5.3%
S
6.6%
SW
8.4%
W
13.3%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 9°C to 36°C
9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,154 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pilanesberg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPN
IATA Code: NTY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,412 ft MSL

Location

City: Pilanesberg
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.333799°
Longitude: 27.173401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pilanesberg International Airport

Pilanesberg International Airport (FAPN/NTY) is located in Pilanesberg, ZA at an elevation of 3,412 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 9,022 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,154 weather observations, FAPN experiences excellent VFR conditions 100% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at FAPN come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 3.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 9°C (48°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 23.3°C (74°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,154 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). 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.