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FAUT/UTT METAR & TAF K. D. Matanzima Airport

Mthatha, Eastern CapeElevation 2,400 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
UNKNOWN41 min old
No ceiling.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
UNKNOWN
ceiling & visibility
WIND
160@5
steady
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,855 ft
+455 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (5:00 AM local) · 41 min old

FAUT is currently UNKNOWN. Winds are from the south at 5 knots. Visibility was not reported. No cloud information was reported.

WIND
160° at 5 kt
Steady.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 14°C
59°F / 57°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0300Z (5:00 AM local) · valid to 1500Z (5:00 PM local)

FAUT forecast starts MVFR at 04Z. Worst period is 12Z to 13Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS, TS). Best period is 04Z to 12Z (IFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Thunderstorms are a probability during part of the period.

  • Maximum temperature 19°C expected at 1000Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 13°C expected at 0400Z on day 26.
BKN0101,000 ft
BKN0101,000 ft
BKN0101,000 ft
0400Z6:00 AM0612Z8:12 AM0824Z10:24 AM1036Z12:36 PM1248Z2:48 PM1500Z5:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO BR PROB30 FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Flight category could not be determined.
›PROB30 forecast: light thunderstorm with rain (-TSRA).
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 800 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 UNKNOWN, wind from 160° at 5 kt, 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
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW09271432 160°160°5 kt160°160° 5160°
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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
160° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 143 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
14
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
4 kt R
BEST
27
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
09
HEAD
0 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
32
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
4 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

09/27
Dimensions
4,921 x 98 ft
Surface
GRE
14/32
Dimensions
8,530 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,855 ft
Pressure altitude
2,290 ft
Field elevation
2,400 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
14°C (57°F)
Altimeter
30.03 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
1624Z 6:24 PM
Sunrise
0313Z 5:13 AM
Loggable night
1649Z (6:49 PM local) → 0248Z (4:48 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1624Z (6:24 PM local) → 0313Z (5:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1724Z (7:24 PM local) → 0213Z (4:13 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

K. D. Matanzima Airport is in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Field elevation 2,400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAUT / UTT
RegionEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-31.5464, 28.6734
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.3
MATANZIMA TWR
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.

FAEL King Phalo Airport
99 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗FAUT on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAUT have a METAR?
Yes. FAUT has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FAUT have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FAUT; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FAUT?
FAUT sits at 2,400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAUT?
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.