Sun Valley Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 10h 41m 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 Sun Valley Airfield
Sun Valley Airfield is a small airport in Sun Valley, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 5,000 ft (1,524 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), about 5.8 nm to the nne.
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(11)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FALA A | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft MSL | 7600 ft MSL |
| CTR FALA | Class C | CTR | GND | 6500 ft MSL |
| CTA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | FL110 | FL195 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| TMA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL110 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTH | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrow tower | 886 ft | 5,928 ft | — |
| Sentech Tower | 768 ft | 5,817 ft | — |
| Ponte Tower | 568 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
| Michelangelo Towers | 459 ft | 5,351 ft | — |
| SABC Towers | 459 ft | 5,656 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 5,778 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 5,827 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 331 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sun Valley Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sun Valley Airfield located?
Sun Valley Airfield is small airport located in Sun Valley, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,000 ft (1,524 m).
What time zone is Sun Valley Airfield in?
Sun Valley Airfield is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Sun Valley Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Sun Valley Airfield is approximately 20.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Sun Valley Airfield?
The nearest airport to Sun Valley Airfield is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), about 5.8 nm to the nne, followed by Krugersdorp Airport and Mountain View Estate Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Sun Valley Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.