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Somerset East Airport

ICAO FAST🇿🇦 Somerset East
Coordinates
32.7502°S, 25.5950°E
Elevation
2,349 ft (716 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
29.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
17:35
Civil dusk
18:01

About 10h 20m 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 Somerset East Airport

Somerset East Airport is a small airport in Somerset East, South Africa (ICAO FAST). It sits at an elevation of 2,349 ft (716 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Cookhouse Airport (FACH), about 10.2 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W81Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Somerset East Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Somerset East Airport?

The ICAO code for Somerset East Airport is FAST.

Where is Somerset East Airport located?

Somerset East Airport is small airport located in Somerset East, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,349 ft (716 m).

What time zone is Somerset East Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Somerset East Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Somerset East Airport is approximately 29.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Somerset East Airport?

The nearest airport to Somerset East Airport is Cookhouse Airport (FACH), about 10.2 nm to the e, followed by Henrys Flats Airport and Darlington Dam Lodge Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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