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Small airport

Hendrik Potgieter Airport

ICAO FABO🇿🇦 Bothaville
Coordinates
27.3668°S, 26.6292°E
Elevation
4,236 ft (1,291 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
22° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:38
Sunrise
07:03
Sunset
17:36
Civil dusk
18:02

About 10h 33m 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 Hendrik Potgieter Airport

Hendrik Potgieter Airport is a small airport in Bothaville, South Africa (ICAO FABO). It sits at an elevation of 4,236 ft (1,291 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,003 ft / 1,220 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Balkfontein Airport (ZA-0289), about 9.1 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

FABO

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 254,003 ft / 1,220 m30 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWESTClass GFIRFL110FL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

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 Hendrik Potgieter Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hendrik Potgieter Airport?

The ICAO code for Hendrik Potgieter Airport is FABO.

Where is Hendrik Potgieter Airport located?

Hendrik Potgieter Airport is small airport located in Bothaville, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,236 ft (1,291 m).

How many runways does Hendrik Potgieter Airport have?

Hendrik Potgieter Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,003 ft / 1,220 m.

What time zone is Hendrik Potgieter Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hendrik Potgieter Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hendrik Potgieter Airport is approximately 22° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hendrik Potgieter Airport?

The nearest airport to Hendrik Potgieter Airport is Balkfontein Airport (ZA-0289), about 9.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Von Abo's Villa Airport and Appleby Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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