Blanco Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
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 Blanco Airport
Blanco Airport is a small airport in Tarkastad, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,200 ft (1,280 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 31.2 nm to the ene.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY W81 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| CTA FACT B | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL200 |
| CAPE TOWN EAST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL145 |
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 Blanco Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blanco Airport located?
Blanco Airport is small airport located in Tarkastad, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,200 ft (1,280 m).
What time zone is Blanco Airport in?
Blanco Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Blanco Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Blanco Airport is approximately 28.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Blanco Airport?
The nearest airport to Blanco Airport is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 31.2 nm to the ene, followed by Cradock Airport and Molteno Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Blanco Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.