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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Palala Airfield

ICAO ZA-0235🇿🇦 Groblersbrug
Coordinates
23.1048°S, 27.8799°E
Elevation
2,618 ft (798 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Gaborone(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
15.8° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
17:58
Civil dusk
18:21

About 11h 36m 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 Palala Airfield

Palala Airfield is a small airport in Groblersbrug, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 2,618 ft (798 m). It observes Africa/Gaborone local time. The nearest airport is Kokomori Airport (ZA-0301), about 2 nm to the ne.

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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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G655Class AAirwayFL145FL245
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 Palala Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palala Airfield located?

Palala Airfield is small airport located in Groblersbrug, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,618 ft (798 m).

What time zone is Palala Airfield in?

Palala Airfield is in the Africa/Gaborone time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Palala Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Palala Airfield is approximately 15.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Palala Airfield?

The nearest airport to Palala Airfield is Kokomori Airport (ZA-0301), about 2 nm to the ne, followed by Kwalata Airport and Sunny Side Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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