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Small airport

Beatrix Airport

ICAO FABX🇿🇦 Virginia
Coordinates
28.2450°S, 26.7719°E
Elevation
4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
23.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:39
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
18:00

About 10h 29m 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 Beatrix Airport

Beatrix Airport is a small airport in Virginia, South Africa (ICAO FABX). It sits at an elevation of 4,518 ft (1,377 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Harmony Airport (FAHA), about 11 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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FABLClass CCTAFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG CENTRALClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
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 Beatrix Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Beatrix Airport?

The ICAO code for Beatrix Airport is FABX.

Where is Beatrix Airport located?

Beatrix Airport is small airport located in Virginia, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,518 ft (1,377 m).

What time zone is Beatrix Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Beatrix Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Beatrix Airport is approximately 23.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Beatrix Airport?

The nearest airport to Beatrix Airport is Harmony Airport (FAHA), about 11 nm to the nne, followed by Welkom Airport and Aldam Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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