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Small airport

Piet Retief Airport

ICAO FAPF🇿🇦 Piet Retief
Coordinates
26.9969°S, 30.8408°E
Elevation
4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-MP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
23.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
17:44
Civil dusk
18:08

About 11h 33m 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 Piet Retief Airport

Piet Retief Airport is a small airport in Piet Retief, South Africa (ICAO FAPF). It sits at an elevation of 4,423 ft (1,348 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,498 ft / 1,371 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Nhlangano Airport (FDNH), about 21.2 nm to the ese.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 334,498 ft / 1,371 mUnkUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195

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 Piet Retief Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Piet Retief Airport?

The ICAO code for Piet Retief Airport is FAPF.

Where is Piet Retief Airport located?

Piet Retief Airport is small airport located in Piet Retief, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,423 ft (1,348 m).

How many runways does Piet Retief Airport have?

Piet Retief Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,498 ft / 1,371 m.

What time zone is Piet Retief Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Piet Retief Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Piet Retief Airport is approximately 23.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Piet Retief Airport?

The nearest airport to Piet Retief Airport is Nhlangano Airport (FDNH), about 21.2 nm to the ese, followed by Amsterdam Airport and Itala Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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