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FA143

Operated by Safair

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Departure

ELS FAEL VFR

King Phalo Airport

East London, ZA

Local time
15:07 GMT+2
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
435 ft
Coordinates
-33.0356, 27.8259

cloud Weather

Wind
80° / 12 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
21°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T12:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR FAEL 301200Z 08012KT CAVOK 21/14 Q1023

TAF FAEL 300900Z 3010/3019 04004KT CAVOK TX22/3012Z TN16/3019Z

Arrival

CPT FACT VFR

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, ZA

Local time
15:07 GMT+2
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Type
Large Airport
Elevation
151 ft
Coordinates
-33.9740, 18.6043

cloud Weather

Wind
170° / 11 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Ceiling
CAVOK
Temp / Dew
19°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T12:00:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF 
METAR FACT 301200Z 17011KT CAVOK 19/13 Q1021 NOSIG

TAF FACT 301000Z 3012/3118 19015KT 9999 BKN015 TX23/3012Z TN11/3105Z BECMG 3018/3020 VRB02KT PROB40 TEMPO 3020/3106 0600 FG BKN002

Recent history last 1

DateAircraftRouteTakeoffLandingDurationDep ΔArr Δ
2026-04-29 00AF30 ELS → CPT Apr 29, 11:15 UTCApr 29, 14:50 UTC3h 35m - -

Performance history

Flights tracked
1
Avg arrival delay
-
On-time arrival
-
Aircraft used
1

Monthly activity 1 month

Month Flights tracked
April 2026 1

FA143 frequently asked

Where does flight FA143 fly?
FA143 (Safair) flies from ELS to CPT. View the full route page.
How long is flight FA143?
Based on observed flights, FA143 takes on average 3h 35m from takeoff to landing.
How often does FA143 fly?
FA143 has been observed flying rarely in our tracking data. We've recorded 1 flight under this callsign.
Can I track FA143 live?
Yes. When FA143 is currently airborne, the live tracker map above shows its real-time position from ADS-B broadcasts. If the map is empty, the flight is not currently in the air.