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FDSK/SHO METAR & TAF King Mswati III International Airport

Mpaka, Lubombo RegionElevation 1,092 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
050@19
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,992 ft
+1,900 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1900Z (9:00 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

FDSK is currently VFR. Winds are from the northeast at 19 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW045CB).

WIND
50° at 19 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW045CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
29°C / 15°C
84°F / 59°F. 14°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW045CB).

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
VCTS
in the vicinity: thunderstorm
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1000Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 2100Z (11:00 PM local)

FDSK forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 34°C expected at 1200Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 25°C expected at 2100Z on day 25.
VFR
1200Z2:00 PM1348Z3:48 PM1536Z5:36 PM1724Z7:24 PM1912Z9:12 PM2100Z11:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW045CB).
›METAR is stale (374 minutes old).

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 50° at 19 kt, visibility 10 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: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for FDSK. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
11,811 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,992 ft
Pressure altitude
1,072 ft
Field elevation
1,092 ft MSL
Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Dewpoint
15°C (59°F)
Altimeter
29.94 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
1605Z 6:05 PM
Sunrise
0308Z 5:08 AM
Loggable night
1629Z (6:29 PM local) → 0244Z (4:44 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1605Z (6:05 PM local) → 0308Z (5:08 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1705Z (7:05 PM local) → 0208Z (4:08 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 Mswati III International Airport is in Mpaka, Lubombo Region. Field elevation 1,092 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFDSK / SHO
RegionLubombo Region
CountryEswatini
Coordinates-26.3586, 31.7169
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128
Sikhuphe Aproach Control
APP
121.8
Sikhuphe Ground Control
GND
118.55
Sikhuphe 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.

FDMS Matsapha International Airport
24 NM SW
VFR
FQMA Maputo Airport
53 NM NE
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FDSK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FDSK have a METAR?
Yes. FDSK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FDSK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FDSK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FDSK?
FDSK sits at 1,092 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FDSK?
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.