Small airport

Burghersdorp Airport

ICAO FABD🇿🇦 Burgersdorp

Coordinates

30.9809°S, 26.3073°E

Elevation

4,734 ft (1,443 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-EC

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

27.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:08

Sunrise

06:32

Sunset

18:00

Civil dusk

18:24

About 11h 27m 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 Burghersdorp Airport

Burghersdorp Airport is a small airport in Burgersdorp, South Africa (ICAO FABD). It sits at an elevation of 4,734 ft (1,443 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Corbetts Hope Airport (ZA-0280), about 21.2 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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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.

Navaids(1)

BDVVOR

Burgersdorp

113.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY W81	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY W95	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL195
CAPE TOWN EAST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL145
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING	Special use	Gliding sector	GND	FL195

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

Nearby airports

Corbetts Hope AirportZA-0280

21.2 nm N (5°)

Brosterlea Farm AirportZA-0006

22.7 nm SE (144°)

Molteno AirportFAMT

24.8 nm S (175°)

Aliwal North AirportFAAN

28.1 nm NE (51°)

Braklaagte East AirportZA-0281

39.9 nm NE (55°)

Dordrecht AirportFADG

44.5 nm ESE (123°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Burghersdorp Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Burghersdorp Airport?

The ICAO code for Burghersdorp Airport is FABD.

Where is Burghersdorp Airport located?

Burghersdorp Airport is small airport located in Burgersdorp, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,734 ft (1,443 m).

What time zone is Burghersdorp Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Burghersdorp Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Burghersdorp Airport is approximately 27.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Burghersdorp Airport?

The nearest airport to Burghersdorp Airport is Corbetts Hope Airport (ZA-0280), about 21.2 nm to the n, followed by Brosterlea Farm Airport and Molteno Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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