Altona Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 10h 7m 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 Altona Airport
Altona Airport is a small airport in Philadelphia, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 261 ft (80 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Morningstar Airfield (ZA-0120), about 5.8 nm to the wsw.
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(8)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| CTA FACT A | Class A | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FACT E | Class C | Controlled | FL085 | FL145 |
| TMA FACT B | Class C | Controlled | 4500 ft MSL | FL085 |
| TMA FACT A | Class C | Controlled | 2500 ft MSL | FL085 |
| CAPE TOWN WEST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| FA-D69A STELLENBOSCH GENERAL FLYING AREA A | Special use | Danger | GND | 4000 ft MSL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 285 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 315 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 322 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Altona Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Altona Airport located?
Altona Airport is small airport located in Philadelphia, South Africa, at an elevation of 261 ft (80 m).
What time zone is Altona Airport in?
Altona Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Altona Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Altona Airport is approximately 26.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Altona Airport?
The nearest airport to Altona Airport is Morningstar Airfield (ZA-0120), about 5.8 nm to the wsw, followed by Cape Winelands Airport and Contermanskloof Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Altona Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.