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Small airport

Somersveld Airport

ICAO FALS🇿🇦 Somersveld
Coordinates
33.2462°S, 18.4800°E
Elevation
196 ft (60 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
26.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
18:28
Civil dusk
18:53

About 11h 20m 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 Somersveld Airport

Somersveld Airport is a small airport in Somersveld, South Africa (ICAO FALS). It sits at an elevation of 196 ft (60 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Diepkloof Airfield (FANX), about 12.5 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FALS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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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.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA FACT AClass AControlledFL145FL195
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY R987Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FACT EClass CControlledFL085FL145
CAPE TOWN WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
FAR 45A LANGEBAANWEG MILITARY FLYING AREASpecial useRestricted1500 ft GNDFL195

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle89 ft
Obstacle89 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle102 ft
Obstacle121 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle98 ft
Obstacle79 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Somersveld Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Somersveld Airport?

The ICAO code for Somersveld Airport is FALS.

Where is Somersveld Airport located?

Somersveld Airport is small airport located in Somersveld, South Africa, at an elevation of 196 ft (60 m).

What time zone is Somersveld Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Somersveld Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Somersveld Airport is approximately 26.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Somersveld Airport?

The nearest airport to Somersveld Airport is Diepkloof Airfield (FANX), about 12.5 nm to the ese, followed by Malmesbury Airport and Atlantic Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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