Fort Beaufort Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 10h 10m 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 Fort Beaufort Airport
Fort Beaufort Airport is a small airport in Fort Beaufort, South Africa (ICAO FAFO). It sits at an elevation of 1,581 ft (482 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Kwande Airstrip (ZA-0240), about 20.6 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
FAFOLive 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(4)
| 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 |
| 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 Fort Beaufort Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Fort Beaufort Airport?
The ICAO code for Fort Beaufort Airport is FAFO.
Where is Fort Beaufort Airport located?
Fort Beaufort Airport is small airport located in Fort Beaufort, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,581 ft (482 m).
What time zone is Fort Beaufort Airport in?
Fort Beaufort Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Fort Beaufort Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Fort Beaufort Airport is approximately 29.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Fort Beaufort Airport?
The nearest airport to Fort Beaufort Airport is Kwande Airstrip (ZA-0240), about 20.6 nm to the s, followed by Grahamstown Airport and Bisho Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Fort Beaufort Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.