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FAEO METAR & TAF Ermelo Airport

Ermelo, MpumalangaElevation 5,700 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
LIFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 0.93 SM, towering cumulus.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
LIFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
350@19
gust 32 kt
VISIBILITY
0.93 SM
1.5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
7,552 ft
+1,852 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1540Z (5:40 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

FAEO is currently LIFR. Winds are from the north at 19 knots gusting 32. Visibility is 0.93 statute mile. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: smoke. Main concerns: Towering cumulus reported (FEW035TCU). Visibility 0.93 SM. Wind gusting to 32 kt (gust spread 13 kt).

WIND
350° at 19 kt, gust 32
Gusts 13 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
0.93 statute miles
1.5 km, very low (LIFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW035TCU
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
22°C / 7°C
72°F / 45°F. 15°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.24 inHg
1024 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TCU, LOW VIS, GUST
Towering cumulus reported (FEW035TCU).

Codes in this report: FU FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are LIFR.
›Low visibility: 0.93 SM.
›Towering cumulus reported (FEW035TCU).
›Wind gusting to 32 kt (gust spread 13 kt).
›Large gust spread: 19 kt gusting 32 kt.
›METAR is stale (797 minutes old).
›No TAF available for this airport.

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 LIFR, wind from 350° at 19 kt, gusting 32 kt, visibility 0.93 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility; high density altitude; gusty winds; crosswind component.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 0.93 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.
High density altitudeMETAR
Density altitude about 7,552 ft (field elevation 5,700 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 32 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.
Crosswind componentMETAR
Best runway 31 still has about 16 kt of crosswind. Confirm it is below your personal minimums.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1331 350°350°19G32 kt350°350° 19G32350°
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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
350° at 19 kt, gust 32
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 3110 kt headwind · 16 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
31
HEAD
10 kt
CROSS
16 kt R
BEST
13
HEAD
10 kt tail
CROSS
16 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

13/31
Dimensions
5,085 x 33 ft
Surface
ASP
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
7,552 ft
Pressure altitude
5,380 ft
Field elevation
5,700 ft MSL
Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.24 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
1613Z 6:13 PM
Sunrise
0314Z 5:14 AM
Loggable night
1637Z (6:37 PM local) → 0250Z (4:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1613Z (6:13 PM local) → 0314Z (5:14 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1713Z (7:13 PM local) → 0214Z (4:14 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

Ermelo Airport is in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. Field elevation 5,700 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAEO
RegionMpumalanga
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-26.4956, 29.9798
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

FDMS Matsapha International Airport
71 NM E
VFR
FANC Newcastle Airport
77 NM S
UNKNOWN
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗FAEO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAEO have a METAR?
Yes. FAEO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FAEO have a TAF?
When FAEO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FAEO?
FAEO sits at 5,700 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAEO?
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.