Farm Grootfontein Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 10h 27m 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 Farm Grootfontein Airfield
Farm Grootfontein Airfield is a small airport in Jacobsdal, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Jacobsdal Airport (ZA-0145), about 5.2 nm to the nne.
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(8)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY W95 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A402 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FAKM B | Class C | Controlled | FL085 | FL145 |
| CTA FABL | Class C | CTA | FL145 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG WEST | Class G | FIR | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL | 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 Farm Grootfontein Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Farm Grootfontein Airfield located?
Farm Grootfontein Airfield is small airport located in Jacobsdal, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,800 ft (1,158 m).
What time zone is Farm Grootfontein Airfield in?
Farm Grootfontein Airfield is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Farm Grootfontein Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Farm Grootfontein Airfield 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 Farm Grootfontein Airfield?
The nearest airport to Farm Grootfontein Airfield is Jacobsdal Airport (ZA-0145), about 5.2 nm to the nne, followed by Modderrivier Airport and Koffyfontein Min Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Farm Grootfontein Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.