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Empangeni Airport

IATA EMGICAO FAEM🇿🇦 Empangeni
Coordinates
28.7200°S, 31.8900°E
Elevation
251 ft (77 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NL
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
26.3° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:44
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:03

About 11h 31m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Empangeni Airport

Empangeni Airport is a small airport in Empangeni, South Africa (ICAO FAEM, IATA EMG). It sits at an elevation of 251 ft (77 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), about 10.7 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAEM

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY B529Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA DURBAN AClass CControlledFL145FL200
AWY B529Class CControlledFL075FL145
TMA FALE GClass CControlled2500 ft MSLFL145
CTR FARBClass CCTRGND2500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Empangeni Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Empangeni Airport?

The ICAO code for Empangeni Airport is FAEM, and its IATA code is EMG.

Where is Empangeni Airport located?

Empangeni Airport is small airport located in Empangeni, South Africa, at an elevation of 251 ft (77 m).

What time zone is Empangeni Airport in?

Empangeni Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Empangeni Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Empangeni Airport is approximately 26.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Empangeni Airport?

The nearest airport to Empangeni Airport is Richards Bay Airport (RCB), about 10.7 nm to the e, followed by Riverview Airport and Eshowe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Empangeni Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.