FABB — Brakpan
Raw METAR: FABB 121100Z VRB03KT 5000 BR SCT008 16/14 Q1017
Observed: 2026-06-12T11:00:00Z (SAMPLE_FALLBACK)
Data source: Bundled training samples
Fetch time: 2026-06-05T23:45:00.285774Z | Latency: -9315.0 min
Decoded METAR
| Wind | VRB° 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Gust | -- kt |
| Variable wind | -- |
| Visibility | 5000 m |
| Weather | BR |
| Clouds | SCT 800 ft |
| Ceiling | None (no BKN/OVC) |
| Temperature | 16 °C |
| Dewpoint | 14 °C |
| QNH | 1017 hPa |
TAF summary
Raw TAF: TAF FABB 121100Z 1212/1312 VRB05KT 6000 BR BKN010 TEMPO 1218/1222 3000 DZ BKN008
Valid: 1212 → 1312
Key changes: TEMPO
Time to TAF expiry: 180.2 hours
Runway wind components
Why it matters: Crosswind, tailwind, and gust spread affect handling and performance. Headwind is generally helpful but not a limit.
| Runway | Length (m) | Headwind (kt) | Crosswind (kt) | Tailwind (kt) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 900 m | None | None (None) | None |
| 36 | 900 m | None | None (None) | None |
Communications & Frequencies
Cascades from FIR/ACC/information defaults to local aerodrome services. Frequencies are training/reference data and must be verified against official AIS/AIP before operational use.
| Layer | Callsign | Frequency | Hours | Type | Use | Sector | Fallback | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIR | Johannesburg FIR | 124.70 | H24 | informational | En-route FIR contact | ZA inland | -- | needs_official_review |
| Information | Johannesburg Information | 126.20 | H24 | informational | Flight information service | ZA inland | Johannesburg FIR | needs_official_review |
| SAR / Guard | Johannesburg Rescue / Guard | 121.50 | H24 | informational | Emergency / search-and-rescue guard frequency | ZA inland | 121.50 guard | needs_official_review |
| Area | Johannesburg Control | 128.30 | H24 | control | Area/ACC handoff | ZA inland | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
| ATIS | Brakpan ATIS | Verify AIP | Daylight | informational | Published ATIS/AWOS frequency not yet curated in the training pack | Aerodrome information | Brakpan Information | needs_airfield_specific_frequency |
| INFO | Brakpan Information | 118.87 | Daylight | informational | Primary aerodrome information or advisory frequency | Aerodrome | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
Primary briefing frequency: 118.87
SAR / emergency frequency: 121.50
Coverage note: Training/reference communications transcription for Brakpan. Verify against the latest AIP/AD and ATS unit publications.
Source: ATNS AIS / SACAA | ATNS eAIP / SACAA publications | effective 2026-03-12 | verified 2026-03-15
Runway surface condition
| Runway | Surface | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | TAR | Closed |
| 36 | TAR | Not reported |
Condition is inferred from sample NOTAM wording when available.
NOTAM highlights
- C0001/24 FABB AD CLOSED 1800-0400 UTC.
Carb icing risk chart (quick-look)
Current risk: High
Serious icing possible at descent/low power.
| Temp/Dew spread | Typical risk |
|---|---|
| ≤ 3°C | High (with suitable temp range) |
| 4–6°C | Moderate |
| 7–10°C | Low |
| > 10°C | Minimal |
Profile-based go/no-go (training aid)
Advisory only. Always apply licence privileges, company SOPs, and POH/AFM limits.
Night operations
- Night ops allowed: no
- Lighting: RWY edge no, threshold no, taxiway no, apron no
- PPR required: yes
- Ops hours: Daylight
- Notes: Reference only.
Airspace & Circuit
- FIR: Johannesburg FIR
- CTR: no
- TMA: no
- Class: G — Uncontrolled airspace
- Service type coverage: informational
- Entry/clearance note: Primarily information/advisory service environment.
- Circuit: L / 1000 ft AGL
- Noise abatement: Training reference only.
Licence access: Student/PPL/CPL/ATPL operations are generally possible subject to licence privileges, endorsements, weather minima, and local procedures.
Limitations: No ATC clearance for basic entry. Pilots rely on see-and-avoid, position reports, and any local information/advisory service.
Special rules & TIBA
Advisory/special-rules details are training notes only. Always confirm the current charted boundaries, frequencies, reporting points, and local procedures before flight.
| Area | Category | Service level | Hours | When it applies | Limitations / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No airport-specific special-rules details curated yet. Use the current AIP/SRA charts and local procedures. | |||||
TIBA note: No airport-specific TIBA note curated yet.
- No airport-specific TIBA calls curated yet.
AIS publication tracking
Authority: ATNS AIS / SACAA
AIRAC cycle: AIRAC 03/26 | Effective 2026-03-12 | Next 2026-04-09
AIP amendment: AIP AMDT 03/26
AIC status: AIC 12/26
Monthly review target: 15 of each month | Last checked 2026-03-15 | Next review due 2026-04-15
Use the AIS / AIRAC tab for country-level review status and overdue checks.
Time awareness
Sunrise: 04:53 | Sunset: 15:27
Civil twilight: 04:28 → 15:52
What changed since last update
Minimal changes
{'wind_speed_delta_kt': 0, 'wind_dir_shift_deg': 0, 'qnh_change_hpa': 0, 'temp_dewpoint_spread_change': 0, 'ceiling_category': {'from': 'marginal', 'to': 'marginal'}, 'visibility_category': {'from': 'normal', 'to': 'normal'}}
Workload today
Low (16.6) — Top contributors: da_ratio
Stability score
Stable (100.0) — Drivers:
Trends
Flags
LOW_RISK
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