Lanseria International Airport (FALA)
Johannesburg, South Africa · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
FALA
IATA
HLA
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Elevation
4,517 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-25.9385, 27.9261
Overview
Johannesburg secondary airport popular with GA and training. High altitude operations and multiple flight schools.
Current Weather at FALA
Pilots flying into or out of Lanseria International 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 FALA 011800Z 09002KT CAVOK 21/04 Q1027 NOSIGWind 090° at 2 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF FALA 011600Z 0118/0218 VRB03KT CAVOK TX27/0213Z TN12/0204Z BECMG 0207/0209 01010KT BECMG 0215/0217 VRB03KTRead any FALA METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Lanseria International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for FALA. 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 FALA. 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 Lanseria International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Lanseria International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FALA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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