Small airport

Wavecrest Airport

ICAO FAWR🇿🇦 Wavecrest

Coordinates

32.5899°S, 28.5185°E

Elevation

89 ft (27 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-EC

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

30.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:04

Sunrise

06:28

Sunset

17:48

Civil dusk

18:12

About 11h 19m 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 Wavecrest Airport

Wavecrest Airport is a small airport in Wavecrest, South Africa (ICAO FAWR). It sits at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Trennery's Airport (FATR), about 5.7 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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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(6)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
CTA FACT B	Class C	Controlled	FL145	FL200
TMA FAEL E	Class C	Controlled	FL105	FL145
TMA FAEL D	Class C	Controlled	FL085	FL145
CAPE TOWN EAST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL145

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

Nearby airports

Trennery's AirportFATR

5.7 nm WSW (238°)

Mazeppa Bay AirportFAZP

9.7 nm NE (43°)

Keimouth AirportFAKE

10.4 nm SW (232°)

Brown's Landing AirportZA-0004

11.8 nm WSW (237°)

Kobb Inn AirportFAKI

12.6 nm NE (42°)

Mtwentwe Farm AirfieldZA-0183

17.4 nm WSW (237°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wavecrest Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wavecrest Airport?

The ICAO code for Wavecrest Airport is FAWR.

Where is Wavecrest Airport located?

Wavecrest Airport is small airport located in Wavecrest, South Africa, at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m).

What time zone is Wavecrest Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wavecrest Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wavecrest Airport is approximately 30.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wavecrest Airport?

The nearest airport to Wavecrest Airport is Trennery's Airport (FATR), about 5.7 nm to the wsw, followed by Mazeppa Bay Airport and Keimouth Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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