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Medium airport

Springbok Airport

IATA SBUICAO FASB🇿🇦 Springbok
Coordinates
29.6893°S, 17.9396°E
Elevation
2,690 ft (820 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
21.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:43
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
18:57

About 11h 26m 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 Springbok Airport

Springbok Airport is a medium airport in Springbok, South Africa (ICAO FASB, IATA SBU). It sits at an elevation of 2,690 ft (820 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,213 ft / 1,589 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Nababiep Airport (ZA-0131), about 12.9 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FASB

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 285,213 ft / 1,589 m66 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG 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 Springbok Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Springbok Airport?

The ICAO code for Springbok Airport is FASB, and its IATA code is SBU.

Where is Springbok Airport located?

Springbok Airport is medium airport located in Springbok, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,690 ft (820 m).

How many runways does Springbok Airport have?

Springbok Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,213 ft / 1,589 m.

What time zone is Springbok Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Springbok Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Springbok Airport is approximately 21.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Springbok Airport?

The nearest airport to Springbok Airport is Nababiep Airport (ZA-0131), about 12.9 nm to the nw, followed by Spektakel Airport and Buffels River Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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