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Small airport

Matatiele Airport

ICAO FAMA🇿🇦 Matatiele
Coordinates
30.3222°S, 28.7942°E
Elevation
4,762 ft (1,451 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NL
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
27.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:35
Sunrise
07:01
Sunset
17:22
Civil dusk
17:48

About 10h 22m 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 Matatiele Airport

Matatiele Airport is a small airport in Matatiele, South Africa (ICAO FAMA). It sits at an elevation of 4,762 ft (1,451 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE), about 14.1 nm to the nnw.

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

Live weather

FAMA

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245

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 Matatiele Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Matatiele Airport?

The ICAO code for Matatiele Airport is FAMA.

Where is Matatiele Airport located?

Matatiele Airport is small airport located in Matatiele, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,762 ft (1,451 m).

What time zone is Matatiele Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Matatiele Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Matatiele Airport is approximately 27.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Matatiele Airport?

The nearest airport to Matatiele Airport is Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE), about 14.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Tebellong Airport and Lebakeng Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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