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Small airport

Barkly East Airport

ICAO FABF🇿🇦 Barkly East
Coordinates
30.9709°S, 27.6101°E
Elevation
5,940 ft (1,811 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
27.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:41
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
17:25
Civil dusk
17:51

About 10h 18m 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 Barkly East Airport

Barkly East Airport is a small airport in Barkly East, South Africa (ICAO FABF). It sits at an elevation of 5,940 ft (1,811 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Elliot Airport (FAET), about 24 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

FABF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145
JOHANNESBURG CENTRALClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195

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 Barkly East Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Barkly East Airport?

The ICAO code for Barkly East Airport is FABF.

Where is Barkly East Airport located?

Barkly East Airport is small airport located in Barkly East, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,940 ft (1,811 m).

What time zone is Barkly East Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Barkly East Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Barkly East Airport is approximately 27.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Barkly East Airport?

The nearest airport to Barkly East Airport is Elliot Airport (FAET), about 24 nm to the sse, followed by Lady Grey Golf Course Airstrip and Indwe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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