Small airport

Orient Glider Airport

ICAO FAOI🇿🇦 Orient

Coordinates

26.0394°S, 27.5956°E

Elevation

5,102 ft (1,555 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-GT

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

20.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:31

Sunrise

06:56

Sunset

17:37

Civil dusk

18:01

About 10h 41m 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 Orient Glider Airport

Orient Glider Airport is a small airport in Orient, South Africa (ICAO FAOI). It sits at an elevation of 5,102 ft (1,555 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Krugersdorp Airport (FAKR), about 7.5 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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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(10)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY G853	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G655	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G653	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL195
CTA FAOR	Class C	Controlled	FL110	FL195
TMA FAOR	Class C	Controlled	7600 ft MSL	FL110
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTH	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
MAGALIES	Special use	Gliding sector	FL110	FL145

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

Nearby airports

Krugersdorp AirportFAKR

7.5 nm ESE (110°)

Blue Mountain Valley AirportZA-0026

11.1 nm N (9°)

Silver Creek Gorge Estate AirfieldZA-0349

14.9 nm NNW (343°)

Sun Valley AirfieldZA-0024

16.4 nm E (89°)

Mountain View Estate AirfieldZA-0265

18.4 nm NE (56°)

Lanseria International AirportHLA

18.9 nm ENE (71°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Orient Glider Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Orient Glider Airport?

The ICAO code for Orient Glider Airport is FAOI.

Where is Orient Glider Airport located?

Orient Glider Airport is small airport located in Orient, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,102 ft (1,555 m).

What time zone is Orient Glider Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Orient Glider Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Orient Glider Airport is approximately 20.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Orient Glider Airport?

The nearest airport to Orient Glider Airport is Krugersdorp Airport (FAKR), about 7.5 nm to the ese, followed by Blue Mountain Valley Airport and Silver Creek Gorge Estate Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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