White River Mercy Air

FAWV

White River, ZA

Last Updated
May 15, 08:00Z

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Currently using: FAKN
Weather Source: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN)
Distance: 8nm / 15km from FAWV

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
2 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 150800Z 26002KT 9999 FEW025 18/14 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,932 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,432 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

White River Mercy Air is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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 11 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
928 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,932 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,550 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,614 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 150600Z 1507/1518 VRB03KT 9999 FEW025 TX25/1512Z TN17/1507Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWV
6
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 6/24
Active: 24
2,132 ft 0 ft gravel 85°
1.9 kt 0.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

White River Mercy Air - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAWV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,932 ft MSL

Location

City: White River
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.319676°
Longitude: 30.970782°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 6/24
Length: 2,132 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: gravel
ILS: No

About White River Mercy Air

White River Mercy Air (FAWV) is located in White River, ZA at an elevation of 2,932 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (6/24), with the longest at 2,132 feet.

Airport Overview

White River Mercy Air serves White River 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 (6/24) with gravel surface. The longest runway measures 2,132 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

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 FAWV, 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.