King Shaka International Airport (FALE)
Durban, South Africa · Africa
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
FALE
IATA
DUR
City
Durban
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Elevation
295 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
-29.6144, 31.1197
Overview
KwaZulu-Natal coastal airport with subtropical climate. Indian Ocean weather patterns and training facilities.
Current Weather at FALE
Pilots flying into or out of King Shaka 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 FALE 030900Z 22008KT 190V250 9999 BKN023 23/17 Q1019 NOSIGWind 220° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF FALE 030400Z 0306/0412 20005KT 9999 SCT020 TX23/0310Z TN15/0404Z BECMG 0307/0309 15006KT PROB30 TEMPO 0312/0318 5000 -RA BKN015 BECMG 0314/0316 VRB03KT PROB30 TEMPO 0319/0401 5000 BR BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 0401/0404 0500 FG BKN002Decode METAR for FALE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at King Shaka International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for FALE. 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 FALE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Durban. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around King Shaka 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 King Shaka International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like FALE 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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