Blyde Canyon Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 33m 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 Blyde Canyon Airport
Blyde Canyon Airport is a small airport in Blyde Canyon, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,300 ft (1,311 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Pilgrims Rest Airport (FAPO), about 12.9 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(7)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FAHS | Class C | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| CTR FAHS | Class C | CTR | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS) | Class G | Type 33 | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| FA-R78 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL105 |
| 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
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Blyde Canyon Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blyde Canyon Airport located?
Blyde Canyon Airport is small airport located in Blyde Canyon, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,300 ft (1,311 m).
What time zone is Blyde Canyon Airport in?
Blyde Canyon Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Blyde Canyon Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Blyde Canyon Airport is approximately 19.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Blyde Canyon Airport?
The nearest airport to Blyde Canyon Airport is Pilgrims Rest Airport (FAPO), about 12.9 nm to the s, followed by Zandspruit Airstrip and Hoedspruit Civil Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Blyde Canyon Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.