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FACT/CPT METAR & TAF Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, Western CapeElevation 151 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR55 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
240@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
255 ft
+104 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (5:00 AM local) · 55 min old

FACT is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 8 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
240° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
16°C / 12°C
61°F / 54°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0256Z (4:56 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (8:00 AM local)

FACT forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 06Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, FG, LOW CIG). Best period is 00Z to 12Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 21°C expected at 1200Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 15°C expected at 0400Z on day 26.
VFR
VFR
BKN005500 ft
BKN005500 ft
0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM1200Z2:00 PM1800Z8:00 PM0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK 9999 FEW BKN TEMPO FG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Forecast: ceiling 500 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 240° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW01191634 240°240°8 kt240°240° 8240°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
240° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 192 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
19
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
8 kt R
BEST
34
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
8 kt L
X-WIND
16
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt R
X-WIND
01
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
10,502 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
16/34
Dimensions
5,581 x 151 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
255 ft
Pressure altitude
101 ft
Field elevation
151 ft MSL
Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
29.97 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1708Z 7:08 PM
Sunrise
0350Z 5:50 AM
Loggable night
1734Z (7:34 PM local) → 0324Z (5:24 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1708Z (7:08 PM local) → 0350Z (5:50 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1808Z (8:08 PM local) → 0250Z (4:50 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cape Town International Airport is in Cape Town, Western Cape. Field elevation 151 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFACT / CPT
RegionWestern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-33.9740, 18.6043
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.65
Apron Control
AC
119.7
Approach
APP
124.5
Director
APP
127
ATIS
ATIS
127.6
Long Range ATIS
ATIS
122.1
Delivery
DEL
121.9
Ground
GND
118.1
Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

FALW Langebaanweg Airport
64 NM N
UNKNOWN
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FACT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FACT have a METAR?
Yes. FACT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FACT have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FACT; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FACT?
FACT sits at 151 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FACT?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.