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Small airport

Cookhouse Airport

ICAO FACH🇿🇦 Cookhouse
Coordinates
32.7447°S, 25.7963°E
Elevation
1,893 ft (577 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
29.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:50
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
17:30
Civil dusk
17:57

About 10h 13m 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 Cookhouse Airport

Cookhouse Airport is a small airport in Cookhouse, South Africa (ICAO FACH). It sits at an elevation of 1,893 ft (577 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Somerset East Airport (FAST), about 10.2 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

FACH

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.

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 W81Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
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
Obstacle2,733 ft
Obstacle2,661 ft
Obstacle2,713 ft
Obstacle2,648 ft
Obstacle2,703 ft
Obstacle2,687 ft
Obstacle2,749 ft
Obstacle2,772 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cookhouse Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cookhouse Airport?

The ICAO code for Cookhouse Airport is FACH.

Where is Cookhouse Airport located?

Cookhouse Airport is small airport located in Cookhouse, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,893 ft (577 m).

What time zone is Cookhouse Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cookhouse Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cookhouse Airport is approximately 29.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cookhouse Airport?

The nearest airport to Cookhouse Airport is Somerset East Airport (FAST), about 10.2 nm to the w, followed by Henrys Flats Airport and Cradock Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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