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Small airport

Bethesda Road Airport

ICAO FABT🇿🇦 Bethesda
Coordinates
31.8732°S, 24.7969°E
Elevation
4,630 ft (1,411 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
27.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:53
Sunrise
07:20
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
18:01

About 10h 15m 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 Bethesda Road Airport

Bethesda Road Airport is a small airport in Bethesda, South Africa (ICAO FABT). It sits at an elevation of 4,630 ft (1,411 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Middelburg 2 Airport (FAMC), about 22.9 nm to the nne.

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

Live weather

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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
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145
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 Bethesda Road Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bethesda Road Airport?

The ICAO code for Bethesda Road Airport is FABT.

Where is Bethesda Road Airport located?

Bethesda Road Airport is small airport located in Bethesda, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,630 ft (1,411 m).

What time zone is Bethesda Road Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bethesda Road Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bethesda Road Airport is approximately 27.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bethesda Road Airport?

The nearest airport to Bethesda Road Airport is Middelburg 2 Airport (FAMC), about 22.9 nm to the nne, followed by Graaff Reinet Airport and Cradock Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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