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Small airport

Magwa Airport

ICAO FAGW🇿🇦 Magwa
Coordinates
31.3939°S, 29.6935°E
Elevation
1,823 ft (556 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
29.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:33
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
17:17
Civil dusk
17:43

About 10h 18m 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 Magwa Airport

Magwa Airport is a small airport in Magwa, South Africa (ICAO FAGW). It sits at an elevation of 1,823 ft (556 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Port St Johns Airport (JOH), about 15.5 nm to the sw.

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

Live weather

FAGW

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145

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 Magwa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Magwa Airport?

The ICAO code for Magwa Airport is FAGW.

Where is Magwa Airport located?

Magwa Airport is small airport located in Magwa, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,823 ft (556 m).

What time zone is Magwa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Magwa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Magwa 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 Magwa Airport?

The nearest airport to Magwa Airport is Port St Johns Airport (JOH), about 15.5 nm to the sw, followed by Mkambati Airport and Bizana Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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