Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 10h 45m 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 Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport
Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is a small airport in Hoedspruit, South Africa (ICAO FATB). It sits at an elevation of 1,900 ft (579 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Jackalberry Airstrip (FAJC), about 5.7 nm to the ssw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
FATBLive 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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA FAHS | Class C | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| CTR FAHS | Class C | CTR | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS) | Class G | Type 33 | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA | Special use | Restricted | FL105 | FL195 |
| FA-R78 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL105 |
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 Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport?
The ICAO code for Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is FATB.
Where is Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport located?
Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is small airport located in Hoedspruit, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,900 ft (579 m).
What time zone is Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport in?
Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is approximately 19.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport?
The nearest airport to Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport is Jackalberry Airstrip (FAJC), about 5.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit and Umbabat Aero Camp Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Thorny Bush Game Lodge Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.