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Small airport

Cape Winelands Airport

ICAO FAWN🇿🇦 Durbanville
Coordinates
33.7700°S, 18.7400°E
Elevation
399 ft (122 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
26.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:21
Sunrise
07:48
Sunset
17:55
Civil dusk
18:22

About 10h 7m 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 Cape Winelands Airport

Cape Winelands Airport

Cape Winelands Airport (CWA) is a privately-owned Category 1 airfield located in the City of Cape Town metro, in South Africa.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,952 ft / 900 m65 ftHardUnlitOpen
14 / 322,296 ft / 700 mConcreteUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UnmannedFisantekraal Traffic131.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT AClass AControlledFL145FL195
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FACT BClass CControlled4500 ft MSLFL085
TMA FACT EClass CControlledFL085FL145
TMA FACT AClass CControlled2500 ft MSLFL085
CAPE TOWN WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195

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
Obstacle285 ft
Obstacle315 ft
Obstacle322 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cape Winelands Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cape Winelands Airport?

The ICAO code for Cape Winelands Airport is FAWN.

Where is Cape Winelands Airport located?

Cape Winelands Airport is small airport located in Durbanville, South Africa, at an elevation of 399 ft (122 m).

How many runways does Cape Winelands Airport have?

Cape Winelands Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 2,952 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Cape Winelands Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Cape Winelands Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cape Winelands Airport is approximately 26.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cape Winelands Airport?

The nearest airport to Cape Winelands Airport is Altona Airport (ZA-0091), about 6 nm to the nw, followed by Contermanskloof Airstrip and Morningstar Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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