Cathcart Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
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 Cathcart Airport
Cathcart Airport is a small airport in Cathcart, South Africa (ICAO FACX). It sits at an elevation of 3,959 ft (1,207 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Stutterheim Airport (FATM), about 23 nm to the se.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
FACXLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| CTA FACT B | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL200 |
| TMA FAEL E | Class C | Controlled | FL105 | FL145 |
| CAPE TOWN EAST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL145 |
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 Cathcart Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Cathcart Airport?
The ICAO code for Cathcart Airport is FACX.
Where is Cathcart Airport located?
Cathcart Airport is small airport located in Cathcart, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,959 ft (1,207 m).
What time zone is Cathcart Airport in?
Cathcart Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Cathcart Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Cathcart Airport is approximately 29.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Cathcart Airport?
The nearest airport to Cathcart Airport is Stutterheim Airport (FATM), about 23 nm to the se, followed by Queenstown Airport and Bisho Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cathcart Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.