Alkantpan Test Range Airport
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
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About Alkantpan Test Range Airport
Alkantpan Test Range Airport is a small airport in South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 3,530 ft (1,076 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Alkantpan Copper Airport (ZA-0338), about 3.1 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 |
| 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 |
| FA-R148 ALKANTPTEST RANGE | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 3,579 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,579 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,602 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,642 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,570 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,586 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alkantpan Test Range Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alkantpan Test Range Airport located?
Alkantpan Test Range Airport is small airport located in South Africa, at an elevation of 3,530 ft (1,076 m).
What time zone is Alkantpan Test Range Airport in?
Alkantpan Test Range Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Alkantpan Test Range Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Alkantpan Test Range Airport is approximately 23.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Alkantpan Test Range Airport?
The nearest airport to Alkantpan Test Range Airport is Alkantpan Copper Airport (ZA-0338), about 3.1 nm to the ene, followed by Prieska Airport and Cape Blue Mine Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Alkantpan Test Range Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.