Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 26m 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 Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport
Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport is a small airport in Vaalkoppies Settlement, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 2,733 ft (833 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Upington Airport (UTN), about 5 nm to the wnw.
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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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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| ATZ FAUP | Class C | ATZ | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG WEST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDING | Special use | Gliding sector | GND | 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 Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport located?
Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport is small airport located in Vaalkoppies Settlement, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,733 ft (833 m).
What time zone is Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport in?
Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport is approximately 21.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport?
The nearest airport to Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport is Upington Airport (UTN), about 5 nm to the wnw, followed by Karos Airstrip and Klippunt Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.