FAGC — Grand Central
Raw METAR: FAGC 010000Z 00000KT CAVOK 20/10 Q1013 NOSIG
Observed: 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z (SAMPLE_FALLBACK)
Data source: Bundled training samples
Fetch time: 2026-06-05T23:45:00.285774Z | Latency: 7185.0 min
Decoded METAR
| Wind | VRB° -- kt |
|---|---|
| Gust | -- kt |
| Variable wind | -- |
| Visibility | -- m |
| Weather | -- |
| Clouds | -- |
| Ceiling | -- |
| Temperature | 20 °C |
| Dewpoint | 10 °C |
| QNH | 1013 hPa |
TAF summary
Raw TAF: FAGC 010000Z 00000KT CAVOK 20/10 Q1013 NOSIG
Valid: →
Key changes: None
Time to TAF expiry: -- 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1700 m | -0.0 | 0.0 (L) | 0.0 |
| 35 | 1700 m | 0.0 | 0.0 (L) | 0.0 |
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 | Grand Central ATIS | Verify AIP | HR | informational | Published ATIS/AWOS frequency not yet curated in the training pack | Aerodrome information | Grand Central Information | needs_airfield_specific_frequency |
| INFO | Grand Central Information | 118.03 | HR | informational | Primary aerodrome information or advisory frequency | Aerodrome | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
| GROUND | Grand Central Ground | 121.63 | HR | control | Taxi, startup, and apron movement | Surface | Grand Central Tower | needs_official_review |
| TWR | Grand Central Tower | 118.16 | HR | control | Circuit, take-off, landing, and CTR control | CTR | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
Primary briefing frequency: 118.03
SAR / emergency frequency: 121.50
Coverage note: Training/reference communications transcription for Grand Central. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | ASPH | Not reported |
| 35 | ASPH | Not reported |
Condition is inferred from sample NOTAM wording when available.
NOTAM highlights
- No NOTAM sample available.
Carb icing risk chart (quick-look)
Current risk: Low
Light icing possible in prolonged low-power ops.
| 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: yes
- Lighting: RWY edge yes, threshold yes, taxiway yes, apron yes
- PPR required: no
- Ops hours: HR
- Notes: Reference only.
Airspace & Circuit
- FIR: Johannesburg FIR
- CTR: yes
- TMA: no
- Class: D — Controlled aerodrome/terminal airspace
- Service type coverage: control, informational
- Entry/clearance note: ATC clearance required for at least one local service.
- Circuit: L / 1000 ft AGL
- Noise abatement: Training reference only.
Licence access: PPL/CPL/ATPL may operate with ATC clearance and radio; student solo only when the local unit and instructor authorisation permit it.
Limitations: Two-way radio and ATC clearance required before entry. IFR requires instrument privileges and published minima remain applicable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg Special Rules East/West interface | special_rules_area | advisory | HR | Training and transit traffic between Grand Central, Lanseria, Rand, and surrounding Johannesburg basin routes. | Maintain listening watch and use current charted reporting points; local tower instructions take priority inside controlled airspace. |
TIBA note: Grand Central traffic should use standard position-and-intention broadcasts when operating in the special-rules environment outside direct tower control.
- Special-rules entry/exit call
- Overhead/joining call
- Circuit leg calls
- Frequency vacated call
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: 15:28
Civil twilight: 04:28 → 15:53
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': 'normal', 'to': 'normal'}, 'visibility_category': {'from': 'unknown', 'to': 'unknown'}}
Workload today
Low (18.0) — Top contributors: da_ratio
Stability score
Stable (100.0) — Drivers:
Trends
Flags
LOW_RISK
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