Ranch Motel 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 Ranch Motel Airport
Ranch Motel Airport is a small airport in Polokwane, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 4,500 ft (1,372 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Pietersburg Municipal Airport (FAPI), about 13.4 nm to the ene.
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.
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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 |
| TMA FAPP | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL105 |
| CTR FAPP | Class D | CTR | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS) | Class G | Type 33 | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| 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 Ranch Motel Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ranch Motel Airport located?
Ranch Motel Airport is small airport located in Polokwane, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,500 ft (1,372 m).
What time zone is Ranch Motel Airport in?
Ranch Motel Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Ranch Motel Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Ranch Motel Airport is approximately 17.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Ranch Motel Airport?
The nearest airport to Ranch Motel Airport is Pietersburg Municipal Airport (FAPI), about 13.4 nm to the ene, followed by Polokwane International Airport and Entabeni Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Ranch Motel Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.