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Small airport

Witbank Airport

ICAO FAWI🇿🇦 Witbank
Coordinates
25.8323°S, 29.1920°E
Elevation
5,078 ft (1,548 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-MP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
17:29
Civil dusk
17:54

About 10h 39m 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 Witbank Airport

Witbank Airport is a small airport in Witbank, South Africa (ICAO FAWI). It sits at an elevation of 5,078 ft (1,548 m) and has 3 runways, the longest 4,134 ft / 1,260 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Benics Airport (ZA-0037), about 1.8 nm to the ene.

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

Live weather

FAWI

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.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 224,134 ft / 1,260 m36 ftAspLightedOpen
17 / 352,500 ft / 762 mGrassUnlitOpen
09 / 271,000 ft / 305 m30 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF123.500 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY B534Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G745Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
TMA FAORClass CControlled7600 ft MSLFL110
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
PJE WITBANKSpecial useDangerGNDFL150

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Duvha Power Station Chimney5,233 ft
Duvha Power Station Chimney5,246 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Witbank Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Witbank Airport?

The ICAO code for Witbank Airport is FAWI.

Where is Witbank Airport located?

Witbank Airport is small airport located in Witbank, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,078 ft (1,548 m).

How many runways does Witbank Airport have?

Witbank Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,134 ft / 1,260 m.

What time zone is Witbank Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Witbank Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Witbank Airport is approximately 20.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Witbank Airport?

The nearest airport to Witbank Airport is Benics Airport (ZA-0037), about 1.8 nm to the ene, followed by [Duplicate] Benics Airport and Sace Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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