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FALE/DUR METAR & TAF King Shaka International Airport

Durban, Kwazulu-NatalElevation 295 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR59 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
220@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
760 ft
+465 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0100Z (3:00 AM local) · 59 min old

FALE is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
220° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT025
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
19°C / 17°C
66°F / 63°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2200Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (8:00 AM local)

FALE forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 13Z to 16Z with MVFR possible (TS, CB). Best period is 00Z to 07Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

  • Maximum temperature 23°C expected at 1200Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 18°C expected at 0200Z on day 26.
BKN0353,500 ft
BKN0353,500 ft
BKN0353,500 ft
BKN0353,500 ft
BKN0353,500 ft
0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM1200Z2:00 PM1800Z8:00 PM0000Z2:00 AM0600Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN BECMG TEMPO FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›PROB40 forecast: light thunderstorm with rain (-TSRA).

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 220° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. 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
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0624 220°220°5 kt220°220° 5220°
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5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
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
220° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 245 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
24
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
06
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
12,139 x 197 ft
Surface
Asphalt
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
760 ft
Pressure altitude
215 ft
Field elevation
295 ft MSL
Temperature
19°C (66°F)
Dewpoint
17°C (63°F)
Altimeter
30.00 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
1611Z 6:11 PM
Sunrise
0307Z 5:07 AM
Loggable night
1636Z (6:36 PM local) → 0242Z (4:42 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1611Z (6:11 PM local) → 0307Z (5:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1711Z (7:11 PM local) → 0207Z (4:07 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

King Shaka International Airport is in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Field elevation 295 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFALE / DUR
RegionKwazulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-29.6144, 31.1197
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.75
DURBAN Approach
DURBAN Approach
127
KING SHAKA ATIS
KING SHAKA ATIS
118.45
KING SHAKA INT. Tower
KING SHAKA INT.
121.65
KING SHAKA INT.
KING SHAKA INT.
115.6
VOT TGV
VOT TGV

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

Nearby airports

ZA-0167 Netcare uMhlanga Hospital Helipad
7 NM S
ZA-0060 Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) Airport
8 NM N
ZA-0168 Intertherm Durban Heliport
9 NM SW
FAVG Virginia Airport
10 NM S
ZA-0170 King Dinizulu Hospital Helipad
14 NM SW
ZA-0172 Life Entabeni Hospital Helipad
16 NM SW
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FALE on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FALE have a METAR?
Yes. FALE has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FALE have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FALE; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FALE?
FALE sits at 295 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FALE?
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.