Swartkop Air Force Base
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About Swartkop Air Force Base
Air Force Base Swartkop (ICAO: FASK) is South Africa's oldest air force base and houses the South African Air Force Museum. It is managed as part of AFB Waterkloof and houses one of the three branches of the South African Air Force Museum. The name of the air force base, Swartkop means Black hill in Afrikaans. AFB Swartkop is located in the town Centurion (previously Verwoerdburg) in the Gauteng Province of South Africa, between Pretoria and Midrand (Johannesburg), which is a part of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
FASKLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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 (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 / 24▸ displaced | 6,589 ft / 2,008 m | 147 ft | Gre | Unlit | Open |
| 02 / 20 | 6,520 ft / 1,987 m | 98 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | WATERKLOOF APP | 134.400 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.750 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.200 MHz |
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| TMA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL110 |
| ATZ FASK | Class C | ATZ | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| TMA FAWK | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL195 |
| CTA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | FL110 | FL195 |
| CTR FAWK | Class D | CTR | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTH | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| PJE SWARTKOP | Special use | Danger | GND | FL140 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 4,439 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 246 ft | 4,488 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Swartkop Air Force Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Swartkop Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Swartkop Air Force Base is FASK.
Where is Swartkop Air Force Base located?
Swartkop Air Force Base is medium airport located in Pretoria, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,780 ft (1,457 m).
How many runways does Swartkop Air Force Base have?
Swartkop Air Force Base has 2 runways, the longest being 6,589 ft / 2,008 m.
What time zone is Swartkop Air Force Base in?
Swartkop Air Force Base is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Swartkop Air Force Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Swartkop Air Force Base is approximately 20.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Swartkop Air Force Base?
The nearest airport to Swartkop Air Force Base is Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF), about 3.4 nm to the ese, followed by Grasslands Airfield and Aero 57 Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Swartkop Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.