Small airport

Douglas Cape Airport

ICAO FADC🇿🇦 Douglas

Coordinates

29.0746°S, 23.8009°E

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-NC

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

23.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:17

Sunrise

06:41

Sunset

18:11

Civil dusk

18:35

About 11h 30m 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 Douglas Cape Airport

Douglas Cape Airport is a small airport in Douglas, South Africa (ICAO FADC). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Bucklands Airport (ZA-0274), about 3.9 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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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)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY W95	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL195
JOHANNESBURG WEST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING	Special use	Gliding sector	GND	FL195

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

Nearby airports

Bucklands AirportZA-0274

3.9 nm WSW (250°)

Malabar AirportFAMF

4.6 nm NE (34°)

Douglas North AirportZA-0275

6.7 nm NNW (344°)

Bateleur AirportZA-0044

8.9 nm WSW (244°)

Douglas Northeast AirportZA-0283

11.7 nm NE (40°)

Witfontein AirportZA-0276

13.3 nm SSE (156°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Douglas Cape Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Douglas Cape Airport?

The ICAO code for Douglas Cape Airport is FADC.

Where is Douglas Cape Airport located?

Douglas Cape Airport is small airport located in Douglas, South Africa.

What time zone is Douglas Cape Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Douglas Cape Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Douglas Cape 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 Douglas Cape Airport?

The nearest airport to Douglas Cape Airport is Bucklands Airport (ZA-0274), about 3.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Malabar Airport and Douglas North Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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