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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

SHAMWARI

ICAO ZA-0231
Coordinates
33.4570°S, 26.0514°E
Elevation
695 ft (212 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-EC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
30.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:48
Sunrise
07:15
Sunset
17:31
Civil dusk
17:58

About 10h 17m 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 SHAMWARI

SHAMWARI is a small airport in South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 695 ft (212 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,323 ft / 1,013 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Pumba Airstrip (ZA-0116), about 15.3 nm to the ene.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 303,323 ft / 1,013 m45 ftGravelUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
SRAPort Elizabeth Special Rules Area130.350 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY W81Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
TMA FAPE CClass CControlled6500 ft MSLFL145
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145

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 SHAMWARI.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is SHAMWARI located?

SHAMWARI is small airport located in South Africa, at an elevation of 695 ft (212 m).

How many runways does SHAMWARI have?

SHAMWARI has 1 runway, the longest being 3,323 ft / 1,013 m.

What time zone is SHAMWARI in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at SHAMWARI?

The magnetic variation (declination) at SHAMWARI is approximately 30.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near SHAMWARI?

The nearest airport to SHAMWARI is Pumba Airstrip (ZA-0116), about 15.3 nm to the ene, followed by Grahamstown Airport and Henrys Flats Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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