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Small airport

Posmasburg Soil Airport

ICAO FAPT🇿🇦 Postmasburg
Coordinates
28.3386°S, 23.0797°E
Elevation
4,301 ft (1,311 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
22° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:46
Sunset
18:13
Civil dusk
18:37

About 11h 27m 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 Posmasburg Soil Airport

Posmasburg Soil Airport is a small airport in Postmasburg, South Africa (ICAO FAPT). It sits at an elevation of 4,301 ft (1,311 m) and has 3 runways, the longest 3,600 ft / 1,097 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Tommys Field Airport (FATF), about 6.6 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAPT

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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

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 243,600 ft / 1,097 m98 ftHard GravelUnlitOpen
12 / 302,696 ft / 822 m98 ftHard GravelUnlitOpen
01 / 192,559 ft / 780 m65 ftUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG CENTRALClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
JOHANNESBURG WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Posmasburg Soil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Posmasburg Soil Airport?

The ICAO code for Posmasburg Soil Airport is FAPT.

Where is Posmasburg Soil Airport located?

Posmasburg Soil Airport is small airport located in Postmasburg, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,301 ft (1,311 m).

How many runways does Posmasburg Soil Airport have?

Posmasburg Soil Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 3,600 ft / 1,097 m.

What time zone is Posmasburg Soil Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Posmasburg Soil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Posmasburg Soil Airport is approximately 22° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Posmasburg Soil Airport?

The nearest airport to Posmasburg Soil Airport is Tommys Field Airport (FATF), about 6.6 nm to the nw, followed by Lohathla Military Airport and Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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