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Small airport

St Francis Airfield

ICAO FACF🇿🇦 St Francis Bay
Coordinates
34.1869°S, 24.8350°E
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
30.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:19
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
18:01
Civil dusk
18:26

About 11h 16m 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 St Francis Airfield

St Francis Airfield is a small airport in St Francis Bay, South Africa (ICAO FACF). It sits at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Paradise Beach Airport (FAPX), about 5.7 nm to the nne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FACF

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.

Services & operations

Contact
Fuel
Mogas
Services
Parking

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
TMA FAPE DClass CControlled6500 ft MSLFL145
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle308 ft
Obstacle128 ft
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle361 ft
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle289 ft
Obstacle400 ft
Obstacle187 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from St Francis Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for St Francis Airfield?

The ICAO code for St Francis Airfield is FACF.

Where is St Francis Airfield located?

St Francis Airfield is small airport located in St Francis Bay, South Africa, at an elevation of 131 ft (40 m).

What time zone is St Francis Airfield in?

St Francis Airfield is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at St Francis Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at St Francis Airfield is approximately 30.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near St Francis Airfield?

The nearest airport to St Francis Airfield is Paradise Beach Airport (FAPX), about 5.7 nm to the nne, followed by Humansdorp Airport and Vlakteplaas Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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