Orkney Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 10h 37m 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 Orkney Airport
Orkney Airport is a small airport in Orkney, South Africa (ICAO FAOY). It sits at an elevation of 4,265 ft (1,300 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is P C Pelser Airport (KXE), about 7.7 nm to the nne.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
FAOYLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY W95 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING | Special use | Gliding sector | GND | FL195 |
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 Orkney Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Orkney Airport?
The ICAO code for Orkney Airport is FAOY.
Where is Orkney Airport located?
Orkney Airport is small airport located in Orkney, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,265 ft (1,300 m).
What time zone is Orkney Airport in?
Orkney Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Orkney Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Orkney Airport is approximately 21.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Orkney Airport?
The nearest airport to Orkney Airport is P C Pelser Airport (KXE), about 7.7 nm to the nne, followed by Appleby Airport and Hendrik Potgieter Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Orkney Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.