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Small airport

Drakensberg Gardens Airport

ICAO FADZ🇿🇦 Drakensberg Gardens
Coordinates
29.7500°S, 29.2500°E
Elevation
5,948 ft (1,813 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NL
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
26.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:48

About 10h 25m 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 Drakensberg Gardens Airport

Drakensberg Gardens Airport is a small airport in Drakensberg Gardens, South Africa (ICAO FADZ). It sits at an elevation of 5,948 ft (1,813 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Underberg Airport (FAUB), about 13.1 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

FADZ

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245

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 Drakensberg Gardens Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Drakensberg Gardens Airport?

The ICAO code for Drakensberg Gardens Airport is FADZ.

Where is Drakensberg Gardens Airport located?

Drakensberg Gardens Airport is small airport located in Drakensberg Gardens, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,948 ft (1,813 m).

What time zone is Drakensberg Gardens Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Drakensberg Gardens Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Drakensberg Gardens Airport is approximately 26.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Drakensberg Gardens Airport?

The nearest airport to Drakensberg Gardens Airport is Underberg Airport (FAUB), about 13.1 nm to the e, followed by Himeville Airfield and Sehlabathebe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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