Small airport

Thohoyandou Airport

IATA THYICAO FATH🇿🇦 Thohoyandou

Coordinates

23.0769°S, 30.3836°E

Elevation

2,021 ft (616 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-NP

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

16.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:16

Sunrise

06:40

Sunset

17:30

Civil dusk

17:54

About 10h 50m 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 Thohoyandou Airport

Thohoyandou-PR Mphephu-lughawe is 'n klein lughawe naby Thohoyandou. Dit is geleë in die Vhembe-distriksmunisipaliteit in Limpopoprovinsie, in die noord-oostelike deel van Suid-Afrika, 460 km noord-oos van Pretoria, die hoofstad van die land. Die PR Mphephu-lughawe is 611 meter bo seevlak geleë en beskik oor een geteerde aanloopbaan.

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Live weather

FATH

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(3)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)	Class G	Type 33	1500 ft GND	FL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA	Special use	Restricted	FL105	FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Giyani AirportGIY

19.2 nm SE (130°)

Louis Trichardt AirportLCD

28.7 nm W (272°)

Tshipise AirportTSD

29.8 nm NNW (337°)

Avarel AirportZA-0083

37.7 nm NW (322°)

Makhado Air Force Base AirportFALM

38.3 nm W (262°)

Punda Maria(Malia) AirportFAPQ

39.3 nm ENE (62°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thohoyandou Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thohoyandou Airport?

The ICAO code for Thohoyandou Airport is FATH, and its IATA code is THY.

Where is Thohoyandou Airport located?

Thohoyandou Airport is small airport located in Thohoyandou, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,021 ft (616 m).

What time zone is Thohoyandou Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Thohoyandou Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thohoyandou Airport is approximately 16.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Thohoyandou Airport?

The nearest airport to Thohoyandou Airport is Giyani Airport (GIY), about 19.2 nm to the se, followed by Louis Trichardt Airport and Tshipise Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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