Tutuka Power Station Airport

FATT

Standerton, ZA

Last Updated
May 14, 08:45Z

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Weather Source: Ermelo Airport (FAEO)
Distance: 38nm / 71km from FATT

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
08:45Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
10 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI FAEO 140845Z 05010KT 9999 SCT020 15/09 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,313 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,313 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tutuka Power Station Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 13 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 10 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ATT
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,941 ft 62 ft ASP 18°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tutuka Power Station Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FATT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,313 ft MSL

Location

City: Standerton
Country: ZA
Latitude: -26.775128°
Longitude: 29.337542°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,941 ft
Width: 62 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tutuka Power Station Airport

Tutuka Power Station Airport (FATT) is located in Standerton, ZA at an elevation of 5,313 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 4,941 feet.

Airport Overview

Tutuka Power Station Airport serves Standerton 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 (04/22) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,941 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5313 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

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 FATT, 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.