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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Mawala Airstrip

ICAO ZA-0226🇿🇦 Northham
Coordinates
24.9798°S, 27.2957°E
Elevation
3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
18.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:31
Sunrise
06:55
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:04

About 10h 45m 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 Mawala Airstrip

Mawala Airstrip is a small airport in Northham, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 3,412 ft (1,040 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY), about 22.3 nm to the ssw.

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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHClass GFIRFL110FL195

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 Mawala Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mawala Airstrip located?

Mawala Airstrip is small airport located in Northham, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,412 ft (1,040 m).

What time zone is Mawala Airstrip in?

Mawala Airstrip is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Mawala Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mawala Airstrip is approximately 18.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Mawala Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Mawala Airstrip is Pilanesberg International Airport (NTY), about 22.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Beestekraal Airport and Thabazimbi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Mawala Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.