Small airport

Heilbron Airport

ICAO FAHO🇿🇦 Heilbron

Coordinates

27.2786°S, 27.9956°E

Elevation

5,200 ft (1,585 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-FS

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

22.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:32

Sunrise

06:57

Sunset

17:32

Civil dusk

17:57

About 10h 35m 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 Heilbron Airport

Heilbron Airport is a small airport in Heilbron, South Africa (ICAO FAHO). It sits at an elevation of 5,200 ft (1,585 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Vaal Dam Airfield (ZA-0152), about 23.2 nm to the nne.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY G655	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G853	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
CTA FAOR	Class C	Controlled	FL110	FL195
AWY G465 CLASS C-2	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL195
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHEAST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195

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

Nearby airports

Vaal Dam AirfieldZA-0152

23.2 nm NNE (23°)

Koppies AirportZA-0003

23.8 nm W (274°)

Bierman Landgoed AirstripZA-0216

24.4 nm NE (46°)

Leeukop Farm AirfieldZA-0151

25.1 nm N (9°)

Jim Fouche Resort AirportZA-0217

26 nm NE (50°)

Afrikaanse Hengel Vereeniging (Afrikaans Fishing Association) AirportZA-0293

27 nm NE (41°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Heilbron Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Heilbron Airport?

The ICAO code for Heilbron Airport is FAHO.

Where is Heilbron Airport located?

Heilbron Airport is small airport located in Heilbron, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,200 ft (1,585 m).

What time zone is Heilbron Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Heilbron Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Heilbron Airport is approximately 22.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Heilbron Airport?

The nearest airport to Heilbron Airport is Vaal Dam Airfield (ZA-0152), about 23.2 nm to the nne, followed by Koppies Airport and Bierman Landgoed Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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