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Small airport

Ventersdorp Airport

ICAO FAVE🇿🇦 Ventersdorp
Coordinates
26.3009°S, 26.8142°E
Elevation
4,917 ft (1,499 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NW
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:23

About 11h 31m 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 Ventersdorp Airport

Ventersdorp Airport is a small airport in Ventersdorp, South Africa (ICAO FAVE). It sits at an elevation of 4,917 ft (1,499 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Potchefstroom Airport (PCF), about 26.5 nm to the sse.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAVE

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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(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWESTClass GFIRFL110FL195
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 Ventersdorp Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ventersdorp Airport?

The ICAO code for Ventersdorp Airport is FAVE.

Where is Ventersdorp Airport located?

Ventersdorp Airport is small airport located in Ventersdorp, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,917 ft (1,499 m).

What time zone is Ventersdorp Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ventersdorp Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ventersdorp Airport is approximately 20.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ventersdorp Airport?

The nearest airport to Ventersdorp Airport is Potchefstroom Airport (PCF), about 26.5 nm to the sse, followed by Carltonville Airport and P C Pelser Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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