Small airport

Eshowe Airport

ICAO FAES🇿🇦 Eshowe

Coordinates

28.8802°S, 31.4549°E

Elevation

1,601 ft (488 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-NL

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

26.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:22

Sunrise

06:47

Sunset

17:14

Civil dusk

17:40

About 10h 27m 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 Eshowe Airport

Eshowe Airport is a small airport in Eshowe, South Africa (ICAO FAES). It sits at an elevation of 1,601 ft (488 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Amatikulu (Microlight) Airport (ZA-0062), about 13.3 nm to the s.

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

Live weather

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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.

Navaids(1)

ESNDB

Eshowe

203 kHz

Airspace in this area(6)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY B529	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
CTA DURBAN A	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL200
CTA DURBAN B	Class C	Controlled	FL105	FL145
TMA FALE C	Class C	Controlled	5500 ft MSL	FL145
AWY B529	Class C	Controlled	FL075	FL145

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

Nearby airports

Amatikulu (Microlight) AirportZA-0062

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi AirportULD

33.7 nm N (357°)

Richards Bay AirportRCB

34.5 nm ENE (76°)

Ballito Bay (Dolphin Coast) AirportZA-0060

39.3 nm SSW (202°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Eshowe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Eshowe Airport?

The ICAO code for Eshowe Airport is FAES.

Where is Eshowe Airport located?

Eshowe Airport is small airport located in Eshowe, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,601 ft (488 m).

What time zone is Eshowe Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Eshowe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Eshowe Airport is approximately 26.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Eshowe Airport?

The nearest airport to Eshowe Airport is Amatikulu (Microlight) Airport (ZA-0062), about 13.3 nm to the s, followed by Isithebe Airport and Empangeni Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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