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Small airport

Odendaalsrus Airport

ICAO FAOD🇿🇦 Odendaalsrus
Coordinates
27.8710°S, 26.6934°E
Elevation
1,340 ft (408 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
22.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:24

About 11h 32m 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 Odendaalsrus Airport

Odendaalsrus Airport is a small airport in Odendaalsrus, South Africa (ICAO FAOD). It sits at an elevation of 1,340 ft (408 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Welkom Airport (WEL), about 7.7 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAOD

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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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWESTClass GFIRFL110FL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

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
ZS4ZK459 ft4,498 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Odendaalsrus Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Odendaalsrus Airport?

The ICAO code for Odendaalsrus Airport is FAOD.

Where is Odendaalsrus Airport located?

Odendaalsrus Airport is small airport located in Odendaalsrus, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,340 ft (408 m).

What time zone is Odendaalsrus Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Odendaalsrus Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Odendaalsrus Airport is approximately 22.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Odendaalsrus Airport?

The nearest airport to Odendaalsrus Airport is Welkom Airport (WEL), about 7.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Harmony Airport and Von Abo's Villa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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