Appleby Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 10h 35m 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 Appleby Airport
Appleby Airport is a small airport in Vijoenskroon, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,300 ft (1,311 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Hendrik Potgieter Airport (FABO), about 17.7 nm to the sw.
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(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY W95 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING | Special use | Gliding sector | GND | FL195 |
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 Appleby Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Appleby Airport located?
Appleby Airport is small airport located in Vijoenskroon, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,300 ft (1,311 m).
What time zone is Appleby Airport in?
Appleby Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Appleby Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Appleby Airport is approximately 21.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Appleby Airport?
The nearest airport to Appleby Airport is Hendrik Potgieter Airport (FABO), about 17.7 nm to the sw, followed by Orkney Airport and Fraaiuitzicht Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Appleby Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.