Grand Central Airport (FAGM)
Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
FAGM
IATA
GCJ
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Elevation
5,325 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
-25.9863, 28.1401
Overview
Major South African GA training airport on the Highveld. Multiple flight training organizations operate here.
Current Weather at FAGM
Pilots flying into or out of Grand Central Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR FAGM 011300Z 02013KT 9000 NSC 25/M02 Q1027Wind 020° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 02
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Grand Central Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for FAGM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for FAGM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Johannesburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Grand Central Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Grand Central Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FAGM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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