Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ/FAPE)
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)58 m
Wind on the runway
Cloud ceiling profile
METAR
Decoded observation
- Report type
- METAR
- issued
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC)
- wind
- 230° · 18 kt
- visibility
- >10 km
- clouds
- SCT · scattered clouds · 2,000 ft AGL
- temperature
- 21 °C
- dew point
- 15 °C
- altimeter setting
- 1,019 hPa
- flight category
- VFR
- Expected trend
- No significant change expected
TAF
Forecast period 1 · base period
- Validity
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 AM (UTC) – Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 AM (UTC)
- wind
- 240° · 14 kt
- visibility
- >10 km
- clouds
- FEW · few clouds · 1,200 ft AGL SCT · scattered clouds · 4,500 ft AGL
Forecast period 2 · temporary conditions
- Validity
- Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 AM (UTC) – Nov 14, 2026, 6:00 AM (UTC)
- weather
- light · rain
- clouds
- BKN · broken cloud layer · 1,300 ft AGL
Terminal forecast
Observation history
| UTC | Current conditions | Temperature | Wind | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC) | VFR | 21°C | 18 kt | 6+ mi |
Aviation weather FAQ for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
What live aviation weather is reported for Port Elizabeth?
Airport pages for Port Elizabeth bring together current observations, forecasts and operational airport details in one place.
What do METAR and TAF show?
METAR describes observed airport weather, while TAF describes the forecast conditions expected around an airport.
How can I find an airport in Port Elizabeth?
Use the searchable directory above to open the relevant location or airport page, then follow its geographic breadcrumbs.
How current are the reports for Port Elizabeth?
Each report shows its official observation, issue or validity time. Products update on different schedules, so compare that timestamp with the current time.
Related tools