Margate Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
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About Margate Airport
Margate Airport is an airport in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (IATA: MGH, ICAO: FAMG). The airport serves as a lower passenger volume alternative to King Shaka International Airport in Durban. It only has one schedule flight service which is to O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesberg route provided by CemAir. The airport also has charter flights, scenic flips and microlight flips.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Margate Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FALM.
Live weather
FALMNOTAMs
FALMReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 4,495 ft / 1,370 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | CTAF | 122.700 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| CTA DURBAN A | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL200 |
| CAPE TOWN EAST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL145 |
| PJE MARGATE | Special use | Danger | GND | FL125 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 37% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 1,330 ft | |
| Feb | 39% | 1,233 ft | |
| Mar | 47% | 1,219 ft | |
| Apr | 38% | 974 ft | |
| May | 73% | 874 ft | |
| Jun | 57% | 213 ft | |
| Jul | 65% | 21 ft | |
| Aug | 58% | 781 ft | |
| Sep | 78% | 1,159 ft | |
| Oct | 55% | 1,092 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~21–1,330 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Margate Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Margate Airport?
The ICAO code for Margate Airport is FAMG, and its IATA code is MGH.
Where is Margate Airport located?
Margate Airport is medium airport located in Margate, South Africa, at an elevation of 495 ft (151 m).
How many runways does Margate Airport have?
Margate Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,495 ft / 1,370 m.
Which airlines fly to Margate Airport?
Airlines historically serving Margate Airport include VivaColombia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Margate Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Margate Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Margate Airport in?
Margate Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Margate Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Margate Airport is approximately 28.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Margate Airport?
The nearest airport to Margate Airport is Delta Golf Airstrip (ZA-0177), about 6.6 nm to the ne, followed by Hibberdene Airport and Bizana Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Margate Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.