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Small airport

Thaba Tholo Airport

ICAO FATG
Coordinates
24.2811°S, 27.2294°E
Elevation
3,200 ft (975 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
17.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:03
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:23

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 Thaba Tholo Airport

Thaba Tholo Airport is a small airport in South Africa (ICAO FATG). It sits at an elevation of 3,200 ft (975 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Marataba Airport (ZA-0233), about 14.5 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FATG

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
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 Thaba Tholo Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thaba Tholo Airport?

The ICAO code for Thaba Tholo Airport is FATG.

Where is Thaba Tholo Airport located?

Thaba Tholo Airport is small airport located in South Africa, at an elevation of 3,200 ft (975 m).

What time zone is Thaba Tholo Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Thaba Tholo Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thaba Tholo Airport is approximately 17.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thaba Tholo Airport?

The nearest airport to Thaba Tholo Airport is Marataba Airport (ZA-0233), about 14.5 nm to the e, followed by Thabazimbi Airport and Welgevonden Western Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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