Wild Rivers Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)
About 10h 47m 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 Wild Rivers Airfield
Wild Rivers Airfield is a small airport in Hoedspruit, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 1,637 ft (499 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Civil Airfield (ZA-0353), about 5.4 nm to the se.
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(7)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FAHS | Class C | Controlled | 6000 ft MSL | FL195 |
| CTR FAHS | Class C | CTR | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS) | Class G | Type 33 | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| FA-R78 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK | Special use | Restricted | GND | FL105 |
| FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA | Special use | Restricted | FL105 | 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 Wild Rivers Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wild Rivers Airfield located?
Wild Rivers Airfield is small airport located in Hoedspruit, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,637 ft (499 m).
What time zone is Wild Rivers Airfield in?
Wild Rivers Airfield is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wild Rivers Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wild Rivers Airfield is approximately 18.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wild Rivers Airfield?
The nearest airport to Wild Rivers Airfield is Hoedspruit Civil Airfield (ZA-0353), about 5.4 nm to the se, followed by Zandspruit Airstrip and Hippo Pools Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wild Rivers Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.