Small airport

Kriel Airport

ICAO FAKL🇿🇦 Kriel

Coordinates

26.2511°S, 29.1947°E

Elevation

5,262 ft (1,604 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-MP

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

21.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:25

Sunrise

06:50

Sunset

17:29

Civil dusk

17:54

About 10h 39m 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 Kriel Airport

Kriel Airport is a small airport in Kriel, South Africa (ICAO FAKL). It sits at an elevation of 5,262 ft (1,604 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Blesbokfontain Airport (ZA-0035), about 4.6 nm to the n.

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(9)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G853	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY B534	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G653	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL195
TMA FAOR	Class C	Controlled	7600 ft MSL	FL110
CTA FAOR	Class C	Controlled	FL110	FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHEAST	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

Blesbokfontain AirportZA-0035

4.6 nm N (352°)

Evander Landing Strip AirportZA-0031

15.6 nm SSW (203°)

Secunda AirportZEC

16.4 nm S (185°)

Komati Power Station AirportFAKG

17 nm NE (56°)

Sace AirportFASU

17.7 nm N (3°)

New Largo AirportFANL

19.9 nm NW (325°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kriel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kriel Airport?

The ICAO code for Kriel Airport is FAKL.

Where is Kriel Airport located?

Kriel Airport is small airport located in Kriel, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,262 ft (1,604 m).

What time zone is Kriel Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Kriel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kriel Airport is approximately 21.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kriel Airport?

The nearest airport to Kriel Airport is Blesbokfontain Airport (ZA-0035), about 4.6 nm to the n, followed by Evander Landing Strip Airport and Secunda Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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