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Big Bend Sugar E Airport

ICAO FDBS🇸🇿 Big Bend
Coordinates
26.8361°S, 31.9200°E
Elevation
541 ft (165 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
SZ-LU
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
23.3° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:03

About 11h 30m 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 Big Bend Sugar E Airport

Big Bend Sugar E Airport is a small airport in Big Bend, Eswatini (ICAO FDBS). It sits at an elevation of 541 ft (165 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Matata Airport (FDBM), about 2 nm to the sse.

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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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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Big Bend Sugar E Airport?

The ICAO code for Big Bend Sugar E Airport is FDBS.

Where is Big Bend Sugar E Airport located?

Big Bend Sugar E Airport is small airport located in Big Bend, Eswatini, at an elevation of 541 ft (165 m).

What time zone is Big Bend Sugar E Airport in?

Big Bend Sugar E Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Big Bend Sugar E Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Big Bend Sugar E Airport is approximately 23.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Big Bend Sugar E Airport?

The nearest airport to Big Bend Sugar E Airport is Matata Airport (FDBM), about 2 nm to the sse, followed by Ubombo Ranches Airport and Nsoko Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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