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Wesselbronn Airport

ICAO FAWS🇿🇦 Wesselsbron
Coordinates
27.8467°S, 26.3506°E
Elevation
4,301 ft (1,311 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-FS
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
22.6° W

Daylight today(Oct 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:13
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:48

About 12h 47m 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 Wesselbronn Airport

Wesselbronn Airport is a small airport in Wesselsbron, South Africa (ICAO FAWS). It sits at an elevation of 4,301 ft (1,311 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Odendaalsrus Airport (FAOD), about 18.3 nm to the e.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FAWS

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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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W95Class AAirwayFL145FL245
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 Wesselbronn Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wesselbronn Airport?

The ICAO code for Wesselbronn Airport is FAWS.

Where is Wesselbronn Airport located?

Wesselbronn Airport is small airport located in Wesselsbron, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,301 ft (1,311 m).

What time zone is Wesselbronn Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wesselbronn Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wesselbronn Airport is approximately 22.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wesselbronn Airport?

The nearest airport to Wesselbronn Airport is Odendaalsrus Airport (FAOD), about 18.3 nm to the e, followed by Welkom Airport and Anton Fourie Farm Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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