Babala Lodge Airport
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 10h 49m 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 Babala Lodge Airport
Babala Lodge Airport is a small airport in Fahad Game Reserve, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 2,700 ft (823 m). It observes Africa/Gaborone local time. The nearest airport is Machaneng Airport (FBMG), about 10.5 nm to the nw.
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(3)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTH | 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.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Babala Lodge Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Babala Lodge Airport located?
Babala Lodge Airport is small airport located in Fahad Game Reserve, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,700 ft (823 m).
What time zone is Babala Lodge Airport in?
Babala Lodge Airport is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Babala Lodge Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Babala Lodge Airport is approximately 16.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Babala Lodge Airport?
The nearest airport to Babala Lodge Airport is Machaneng Airport (FBMG), about 10.5 nm to the nw, followed by Sunny Side Airport and Palala Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Babala Lodge Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.