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Small airport

Monte Carlo Airport

ICAO FACA🇿🇦 Monte Carlo
Coordinates
28.8000°S, 27.4170°E
Elevation
4,995 ft (1,522 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
24.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
17:56
Civil dusk
18:20

About 11h 27m 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 Monte Carlo Airport

Monte Carlo Airport is a small airport in Monte Carlo, South Africa (ICAO FACA). It sits at an elevation of 4,995 ft (1,522 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Arbeitsgenot Airport (ZA-0010), about 10.5 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

FACA
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NOTAMs

FACA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
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 Monte Carlo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Monte Carlo Airport?

The ICAO code for Monte Carlo Airport is FACA.

Where is Monte Carlo Airport located?

Monte Carlo Airport is small airport located in Monte Carlo, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,995 ft (1,522 m).

What time zone is Monte Carlo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Monte Carlo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Monte Carlo Airport is approximately 24.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Monte Carlo Airport?

The nearest airport to Monte Carlo Airport is Arbeitsgenot Airport (ZA-0010), about 10.5 nm to the wnw, followed by Arizona Airport and Ladybrand Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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