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Small airport

Rooiberg Airport

ICAO FARO🇿🇦 Rooiberg
Coordinates
24.7778°S, 27.7523°E
Elevation
3,811 ft (1,162 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
18.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
17:58
Civil dusk
18:21

About 11h 34m 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 Rooiberg Airport

Rooiberg Airport is a small airport in Rooiberg, South Africa (ICAO FARO). It sits at an elevation of 3,811 ft (1,162 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,728 ft / 1,136 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Zebula Airstrip (ZA-0114), about 11.9 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

FARO
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NOTAMs

FARO

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 223,728 ft / 1,136 mGrassUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G655Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHClass 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 Rooiberg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Rooiberg Airport?

The ICAO code for Rooiberg Airport is FARO.

Where is Rooiberg Airport located?

Rooiberg Airport is small airport located in Rooiberg, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,811 ft (1,162 m).

How many runways does Rooiberg Airport have?

Rooiberg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,728 ft / 1,136 m.

What time zone is Rooiberg Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Rooiberg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rooiberg Airport is approximately 18.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rooiberg Airport?

The nearest airport to Rooiberg Airport is Zebula Airstrip (ZA-0114), about 11.9 nm to the e, followed by Bonwa Phala Airport and Thabazimbi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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