Robertson Airport

FARS / ROD

Robertson, ZA

Last Updated
Jul 4, 10:00Z

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Currently using: FACT
Weather Source: Cape Town International Airport (FACT)
Distance: 65nm / 121km from FARS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
14 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FACT 041000Z 34014KT 9999 FEW030 18/07 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 640 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,640 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Robertson Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 14 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (640 ft)
Pressure Alt
348 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 862 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FACT 040400Z 0406/0512 02010KT 9999 BKN030 TX18/0412Z TN09/0505Z FM041400 36010KT 9999 FEW020 FM041800 36005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ARS
10
28 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
4,921 ft 49 ft ASP. Avgas available. 80°
7.0 kt 12.1 kt
60° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
2,395 ft 59 ft Grass - caution moles 113°
13.2 kt 4.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Robertson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FARS
IATA Code: ROD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 640 ft MSL

Location

City: Robertson
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.812199°
Longitude: 19.902800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 49 ft
Surface: ASP. Avgas available.
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,395 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass - caution moles
ILS: No

About Robertson Airport

Overview

Robertson Airport serves the agricultural region of the Western Cape, situated at an elevation of 640 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates -33.812199, 19.902800, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Robertson area, supporting regional transportation and local agricultural operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical Western Cape climate conditions, with potential variability affecting runway conditions. Pilots should pay special attention to the grass runway 14/32, which requires caution due to reported mole activity that could impact surface consistency and aircraft handling.

Notable Features

Robertson Airport features two runways: the primary 10/28 runway is 4,921 feet long with an asphalt surface and offers Avgas refueling capabilities. The secondary runway 14/32 is a 2,395-foot grass surface, presenting different operational considerations for pilots depending on aircraft type and current ground conditions.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the airport's dual runway configuration and local terrain characteristics. Pilots should be prepared to select between the asphalt and grass runways based on aircraft specifications, current weather conditions, and potential surface irregularities, particularly on the grass runway where mole activity may create uneven terrain.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.