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Small airport

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport

ICAO FASX🇿🇦 Swellendam
Coordinates
34.0482°S, 20.4746°E
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
27.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:15
Sunrise
07:42
Sunset
17:47
Civil dusk
18:14

About 10h 4m 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 Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport is a small airport in Swellendam, South Africa (ICAO FASX). It sits at an elevation of 407 ft (124 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 3,291 ft / 1,003 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Airfield (ZA-0238), about 20.7 nm to the nne.

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

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 333,291 ft / 1,003 m39 ftLatUnlitOpen
06 / 241,800 ft / 549 m150 ftGreUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CAPE TOWN WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195

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 Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport?

The ICAO code for Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport is FASX.

Where is Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport located?

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport is small airport located in Swellendam, South Africa, at an elevation of 407 ft (124 m).

How many runways does Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport have?

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,291 ft / 1,003 m.

What time zone is Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport is approximately 27.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport?

The nearest airport to Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport is Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Airfield (ZA-0238), about 20.7 nm to the nne, followed by De Hoop Nature Reserve Airstrip and Ashton Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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