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Small airport

Warmbaths Airport

ICAO FAWA🇿🇦 Warmbaths
Coordinates
24.9100°S, 28.3000°E
Elevation
3,655 ft (1,114 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
18.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:18

About 11h 33m 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 Warmbaths Airport

Warmbaths Airport is a small airport in Warmbaths, South Africa (ICAO FAWA). It sits at an elevation of 3,655 ft (1,114 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,937 ft / 1,200 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Bonwa Phala Airport (ZA-0068), about 13.8 nm to the w.

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

Live weather

FAWA
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NOTAMs

FAWA

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,937 ft / 1,200 m75 ftTarUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFBella Bella Traffic124.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G655Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
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 Warmbaths Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Warmbaths Airport?

The ICAO code for Warmbaths Airport is FAWA.

Where is Warmbaths Airport located?

Warmbaths Airport is small airport located in Warmbaths, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,655 ft (1,114 m).

How many runways does Warmbaths Airport have?

Warmbaths Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Warmbaths Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Warmbaths Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Warmbaths Airport is approximately 18.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Warmbaths Airport?

The nearest airport to Warmbaths Airport is Bonwa Phala Airport (ZA-0068), about 13.8 nm to the w, followed by Nylstroom Airfield and Zebula Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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