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Medium airport

Vredendal Airport

IATA VREICAO FAVR🇿🇦 Vredendal
Coordinates
31.6410°S, 18.5448°E
Elevation
330 ft (101 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
24.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:18
Sunrise
07:44
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:27

About 10h 16m 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 Vredendal Airport

Vredendal Airport is a medium airport in Vredendal, South Africa (ICAO FAVR, IATA VRE). It sits at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,265 ft / 1,300 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Holrivier Airport (ZA-0092), about 9.4 nm to the wnw.

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

Live weather

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 264,265 ft / 1,300 m59 ftComUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY R987Class 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 Vredendal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Vredendal Airport?

The ICAO code for Vredendal Airport is FAVR, and its IATA code is VRE.

Where is Vredendal Airport located?

Vredendal Airport is medium airport located in Vredendal, South Africa, at an elevation of 330 ft (101 m).

How many runways does Vredendal Airport have?

Vredendal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,265 ft / 1,300 m.

What time zone is Vredendal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Vredendal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vredendal Airport is approximately 24.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vredendal Airport?

The nearest airport to Vredendal Airport is Holrivier Airport (ZA-0092), about 9.4 nm to the wnw, followed by Vanrhynsdorp Airfield and Trawal Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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