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Medium airport

Wonderboom Airport

IATA PRYICAO FAWB🇿🇦 Pretoria
Coordinates
25.6539°S, 28.2242°E
Elevation
4,095 ft (1,248 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-GT
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
19.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:28
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
17:34
Civil dusk
17:59

About 10h 41m 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 Wonderboom Airport

Wonderboom Airport

Wonderboom Airport is an airport in Wonderboom, north of Pretoria, South Africa.

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

Live weather

FAWB

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
11 / 295,998 ft / 1,828 m98 ftAsphaltLightedOpen
06 / 244,200 ft / 1,280 m72 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDWonderboom Ground120.600 MHz
TWRWonderboom Tower118.350 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G655Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G745Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
TMA FAORClass CControlled7600 ft MSLFL110
TMA FAWKClass CControlled7600 ft MSLFL195
CTR FAWBClass DCTRGND7600 ft MSL
JOHANNESBURG NORTHClass GFIRFL110FL195
PJE WONDERBOOMSpecial useDangerGNDFL150

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
Obstacle427 ft4,439 ft
Obstacle246 ft4,488 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wonderboom Airport.

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🇿🇦 More airports in South Africa📘 Flying in South Africa: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Wonderboom Airport?

The ICAO code for Wonderboom Airport is FAWB, and its IATA code is PRY.

Where is Wonderboom Airport located?

Wonderboom Airport is medium airport located in Pretoria, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,095 ft (1,248 m).

How many runways does Wonderboom Airport have?

Wonderboom Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,998 ft / 1,828 m.

What time zone is Wonderboom Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Wonderboom Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Wonderboom Airport is approximately 19.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Wonderboom Airport?

The nearest airport to Wonderboom Airport is Haakdoornboom Airport (FAHK), about 7.1 nm to the nw, followed by Swartkop Air Force Base and Waterkloof Air Force Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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