Small airport

Beaufort West Airport

ICAO FABW🇿🇦 Beaufort West

Coordinates

32.3000°S, 22.6700°E

Elevation

2,941 ft (896 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-WC

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

27.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

07:03

Sunrise

07:30

Sunset

17:42

Civil dusk

18:08

About 10h 12m 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 Beaufort West Airport

Beaufort West Airport is a small airport in Beaufort West, South Africa (ICAO FABW). It sits at an elevation of 2,941 ft (896 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Victoria West Airport (FAVW), about 59.5 nm to the nne.

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

Live weather

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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(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY W66	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
CTA FACT B	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL200
CAPE TOWN WEST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL195
CAPE TOWN EAST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL145
FA-D29 BEAUFORT WEST GENERAL FLYING AREA	Special use	Danger	GND	8000 ft MSL

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

Nearby airports

Victoria West AirportFAVW

59.5 nm NNE (25°)

Prince Albert AirportFAPC

63 nm SSW (211°)

Fraserburg AirportFAFR

63.3 nm WNW (290°)

Willowmore AirportFAWO

71.1 nm SE (145°)

Oudtshoorn AirportOUH

82.1 nm SSW (197°)

Bhejane Game Reserve AirportZA-0002

83.5 nm SE (130°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beaufort West Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Beaufort West Airport?

The ICAO code for Beaufort West Airport is FABW.

Where is Beaufort West Airport located?

Beaufort West Airport is small airport located in Beaufort West, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,941 ft (896 m).

What time zone is Beaufort West Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Beaufort West Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Beaufort West Airport is approximately 27.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Beaufort West Airport?

The nearest airport to Beaufort West Airport is Victoria West Airport (FAVW), about 59.5 nm to the nne, followed by Prince Albert Airport and Fraserburg Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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