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Small airport

Witberg Tswalu Airport

ICAO FATW🇿🇦 Tswalo Game Reserve
Coordinates
27.2050°S, 22.4819°E
Elevation
3,921 ft (1,195 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.1° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:23
Sunrise
06:47
Sunset
18:17
Civil dusk
18:40

About 11h 30m 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 Witberg Tswalu Airport

Witberg Tswalu Airport is a small airport in Tswalo Game Reserve, South Africa (ICAO FATW). It sits at an elevation of 3,921 ft (1,195 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Black Rock Airport (FABP), about 20 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

FATW
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NOTAMs

FATW

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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(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

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 Witberg Tswalu Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Witberg Tswalu Airport?

The ICAO code for Witberg Tswalu Airport is FATW.

Where is Witberg Tswalu Airport located?

Witberg Tswalu Airport is small airport located in Tswalo Game Reserve, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,921 ft (1,195 m).

What time zone is Witberg Tswalu Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Witberg Tswalu Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Witberg Tswalu Airport is approximately 20.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Witberg Tswalu Airport?

The nearest airport to Witberg Tswalu Airport is Black Rock Airport (FABP), about 20 nm to the ene, followed by Van Zylsrus Airport and Sishen Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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