FAOR — OR Tambo Intl
Raw METAR: METAR FAOR 052300Z 19010KT CAVOK 03/02 Q1023 NOSIG
Observed: 2026-06-05T23:00:00Z (LIVE_BETA)
Data source: AviationWeather.gov (NOAA) + SAWS/ASECNA/NAMA/ACMAD references
Fetch time: 2026-06-05T23:45:00.285774Z | Latency: 45.0 min
Decoded METAR
| Wind | 190° 10 kt |
|---|---|
| Gust | -- kt |
| Variable wind | -- |
| Visibility | -- m |
| Weather | -- |
| Clouds | -- |
| Ceiling | -- |
| Temperature | 3 °C |
| Dewpoint | 2 °C |
| QNH | 1023 hPa |
TAF summary
Raw TAF: TAF FAOR 052200Z 0600/0706 19010KT CAVOK TX13/0612Z TN02/0602Z
Valid: 0600 → 0706
Key changes: None
Time to TAF expiry: 30.2 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 4400 m | 0.0 | 4.1 (R) | 9.1 |
| 03R | 3400 m | 0.0 | 4.1 (R) | 9.1 |
| 21L | 3400 m | 9.1 | 4.1 (L) | 0.0 |
| 21R | 4400 m | 9.1 | 4.1 (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 | OR Tambo Intl ATIS | Verify AIP | H24 | informational | Published ATIS/AWOS frequency not yet curated in the training pack | Aerodrome information | OR Tambo Intl Information | needs_airfield_specific_frequency |
| INFO | OR Tambo Intl Information | 118.26 | H24 | informational | Primary aerodrome information or advisory frequency | Aerodrome | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
| GROUND | OR Tambo Intl Ground | 121.16 | H24 | control | Taxi, startup, and apron movement | Surface | OR Tambo Intl Tower | needs_official_review |
| TWR | OR Tambo Intl Tower | 118.39 | H24 | control | Circuit, take-off, landing, and CTR control | CTR | Johannesburg Information | needs_official_review |
| APP | OR Tambo Intl Approach | 119.03 | H24 | control | Arrival, departure, and terminal sequencing | TMA / approach sector | Johannesburg Control | needs_official_review |
Primary briefing frequency: 118.26
SAR / emergency frequency: 121.50
Coverage note: Training/reference communications transcription for OR Tambo Intl. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 03L | ASPH | Closed |
| 03R | ASPH | Closed |
| 21L | ASPH | Closed |
| 21R | ASPH | Closed |
Condition is inferred from sample NOTAM wording when available.
NOTAM highlights
- A1234/24 FAOR RWY 03L/21R CLSD 1200-1400 UTC DAILY DUE WIP.
- A5678/24 FAOR TWY B CLSD BETWEEN B3-B7.
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: yes
- Lighting: RWY edge yes, threshold yes, taxiway yes, apron yes
- PPR required: no
- Ops hours: H24
- Notes: Reference only.
Airspace & Circuit
- FIR: Johannesburg FIR
- CTR: yes
- TMA: yes
- 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 | special_rules_area | advisory | HR | Common transition environment east/south-east of the Johannesburg basin when not under a local tower or approach clearance. | Use the current AIP/SRA chart for exact vertical limits, routing, and reporting points before flight. |
| Johannesburg TMA interface | terminal_interface | control | H24 | Inbound/outbound sequencing between special-rules traffic flows and the OR Tambo control environment. | Special-rules routing does not remove ATC clearance requirements for the CTR/TMA. |
TIBA note: When operating in an advisory or non-radar sequence outside the controlled zone, make concise traffic broadcasts with aircraft type, callsign, position, altitude, and intention.
- Area entry or exit call with route, altitude, and next reporting point
- Overhead/reporting-point call before joining or crossing the flow
- Joining, downwind, base, and final calls whenever sequencing visually
- Runway vacated / clear-of-conflict-area call when leaving the frequency
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
Wind/QNH changes detected
{'wind_speed_delta_kt': 2, 'wind_dir_shift_deg': 0, 'qnh_change_hpa': 0, 'temp_dewpoint_spread_change': -1, 'ceiling_category': {'from': 'marginal', 'to': 'ifr'}, 'visibility_category': {'from': 'unknown', 'to': 'unknown'}}
Workload today
Low (19.5) — Top contributors: da_ratio, crosswind_ratio
Stability score
Stable (100.0) — Drivers:
Trends
Flags
TAILWIND
{'input': '190/10kt', 'runway': '03L', 'tailwind_kt': 9.1, 'threshold_kt': 5, 'note': 'Tailwind reduces performance and increases landing distance.'}