Bucklands Airport
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About Bucklands Airport
Bucklands Airport is a small airport in Douglas, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 3,323 ft (1,013 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Douglas Cape Airport (FADC), about 3.9 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 (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 |
| AWY W95 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| 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 Bucklands Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bucklands Airport located?
Bucklands Airport is small airport located in Douglas, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,323 ft (1,013 m).
What time zone is Bucklands Airport in?
Bucklands Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Bucklands Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Bucklands Airport is approximately 23.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Bucklands Airport?
The nearest airport to Bucklands Airport is Douglas Cape Airport (FADC), about 3.9 nm to the ene, followed by Bateleur Airport and Douglas North Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Bucklands Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.