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Medium airport

Robertson Airport

IATA RODICAO FARS🇿🇦 Robertson
Coordinates
33.8122°S, 19.9028°E
Elevation
640 ft (195 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
27.4° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:35
Sunrise
07:00
Sunset
18:23
Civil dusk
18:48

About 11h 23m 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 Robertson Airport

Robertson Airfield (IATA: ROD, ICAO: FARS), licensed according to South African Civil Aviation Authority standards, is an unmanned municipal airport situated 1 km to the east of the Western Cape town of Robertson in South Africa. It is on Route 62.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,921 ft / 1,500 m49 ftAspUnlitOpen
14 / 322,395 ft / 730 m59 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFRobertson traffic124.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA FACT AClass AControlledFL145FL195
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CAPE TOWN WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195

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 Robertson Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Robertson Airport?

The ICAO code for Robertson Airport is FARS, and its IATA code is ROD.

Where is Robertson Airport located?

Robertson Airport is medium airport located in Robertson, South Africa, at an elevation of 640 ft (195 m).

How many runways does Robertson Airport have?

Robertson Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Robertson Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Robertson Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Robertson Airport is approximately 27.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Robertson Airport?

The nearest airport to Robertson Airport is Ashton Airport (FAAS), about 7.5 nm to the ese, followed by De Doorns Airport and Worcester Glider Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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