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IFRBisho Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,300 feet and 3.7 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 3.7 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Drizzle. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Drizzle between 10:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Drizzle between 10:00Z and 17:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
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8,202 ft | 197 ft | ASP | 57° |
↑ 4.7 kt
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↔ 1.7 kt
20° angle
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Overview
Bisho Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, situated near the city of Bisho. The airport serves the regional transportation needs of the area, positioned at an elevation of 1,950 feet above mean sea level.
Flying Conditions
The airport's elevation of 1,950 ft MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer seasons.
Notable Features
The airport features a single asphalt runway (08/26) with a substantial length of 8,202 feet, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its geographic coordinates at -32.897099, 27.279100 place it in a region with potential terrain and wind considerations typical of the Eastern Cape landscape.
Approach Considerations
The runway's 08/26 orientation indicates potential wind alignment challenges, with approaches possible from either 080 or 260 degrees. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and prepare for potential crosswind landing techniques given the runway's directional characteristics.
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