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Small airport

Pilgrims Rest Airport

ICAO FAPO🇿🇦 Mankolehlotlo
Coordinates
24.7851°S, 30.7919°E
Elevation
3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-MP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
19.5° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:50
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
17:45
Civil dusk
18:08

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 Pilgrims Rest Airport

Pilgrims Rest Airport is a small airport in Mankolehlotlo, South Africa (ICAO FAPO). It sits at an elevation of 3,802 ft (1,159 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Blyde Canyon Airport (ZA-0071), about 12.9 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAPO

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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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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(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FAHSClass CControlled6000 ft MSLFL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)Class GType 331500 ft GNDFL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREASpecial useRestrictedFL105FL195
FA-R78 KRUGER NATIONAL PARKSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL105

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 Pilgrims Rest Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pilgrims Rest Airport?

The ICAO code for Pilgrims Rest Airport is FAPO.

Where is Pilgrims Rest Airport located?

Pilgrims Rest Airport is small airport located in Mankolehlotlo, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,802 ft (1,159 m).

What time zone is Pilgrims Rest Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pilgrims Rest Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pilgrims Rest Airport is approximately 19.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pilgrims Rest Airport?

The nearest airport to Pilgrims Rest Airport is Blyde Canyon Airport (ZA-0071), about 12.9 nm to the n, followed by Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield and Hazyview Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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