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Small airport

Alkantpan Copper Airport

ICAO ZA-0338🇿🇦 Cooperton
Coordinates
29.9064°S, 22.3167°E
Elevation
3,589 ft (1,094 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
23.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:59
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
17:49
Civil dusk
18:15

About 10h 24m 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 Alkantpan Copper Airport

Alkantpan Copper Airport is a small airport in Cooperton, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 3,589 ft (1,094 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,921 ft / 1,500 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Alkantpan Test Range Airport (ZA-0324), about 3.1 nm to the wsw.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 314,921 ft / 1,500 mUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
JOHANNESBURG CENTRALClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
JOHANNESBURG WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
CENTRAL SUMMER GLIDINGSpecial useGliding sectorGNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,579 ft
Obstacle3,579 ft
Obstacle3,602 ft
Obstacle3,642 ft
Obstacle3,570 ft
Obstacle3,586 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alkantpan Copper Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alkantpan Copper Airport located?

Alkantpan Copper Airport is small airport located in Cooperton, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,589 ft (1,094 m).

How many runways does Alkantpan Copper Airport have?

Alkantpan Copper Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Alkantpan Copper Airport in?

Alkantpan Copper Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alkantpan Copper Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alkantpan Copper 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 Copper Airport?

The nearest airport to Alkantpan Copper Airport is Alkantpan Test Range Airport (ZA-0324), about 3.1 nm to the wsw, followed by Prieska Airport and Cape Blue Mine Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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