Rietfontein Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 32m 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 Rietfontein Airfield
Rietfontein Airfield is a closed in Rietfontein, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 5,038 ft (1,536 m).
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
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(11)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G655 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| AWY G853 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FALA A | Class C | Controlled | 6500 ft MSL | 7600 ft MSL |
| CTR FALA | Class C | CTR | GND | 6500 ft MSL |
| CTA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | FL110 | FL195 |
| AWY G465 CLASS C-2 | Class C | Controlled | FL145 | FL195 |
| TMA FAOR | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL110 |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTH | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| JOHANNESBURG SOUTHWEST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillbrow tower | 886 ft | 5,928 ft | — |
| Sentech Tower | 768 ft | 5,817 ft | — |
| Ponte Tower | 568 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
| Michelangelo Towers | 459 ft | 5,351 ft | — |
| SABC Towers | 459 ft | 5,656 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 5,778 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 394 ft | 5,827 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 331 ft | 5,814 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rietfontein Airfield located?
Rietfontein Airfield is closed located in Rietfontein, South Africa, at an elevation of 5,038 ft (1,536 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rietfontein Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.