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Paradise Beach Airport

ICAO FAPX🇿🇦 Jeffreys Bay
Coordinates
34.1013°S, 24.8844°E
Elevation
15 ft (5 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
30.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:57
Sunrise
07:24
Sunset
17:31
Civil dusk
17:58

About 10h 7m 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 Paradise Beach Airport

Paradise Beach Airport is a small airport in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa (ICAO FAPX). It sits at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,281 ft / 1,000 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is St Francis Airfield (FACF), about 5.7 nm to the ssw.

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

Live weather

FAPX

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,281 ft / 1,000 mCompacted GravelUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFBroadcast Intentions below FAPE TMA SRA130.350 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
TMA FAPE DClass CControlled6500 ft MSLFL145
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle308 ft
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle361 ft
Obstacle387 ft
Obstacle400 ft
Obstacle417 ft
Obstacle381 ft
Obstacle187 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paradise Beach Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paradise Beach Airport?

The ICAO code for Paradise Beach Airport is FAPX.

Where is Paradise Beach Airport located?

Paradise Beach Airport is small airport located in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, at an elevation of 15 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Paradise Beach Airport have?

Paradise Beach Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Paradise Beach Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Paradise Beach Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paradise Beach Airport is approximately 30.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paradise Beach Airport?

The nearest airport to Paradise Beach Airport is St Francis Airfield (FACF), about 5.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Humansdorp Airport and Vlakteplaas Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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