Karos Airstrip
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 10h 31m 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 Karos Airstrip
Karos Airstrip is a small airport in Upington, South Africa. It sits at an elevation of 2,772 ft (845 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport (ZA-0262), about 13.4 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 (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(5)
| 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 |
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 Karos Airstrip.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Karos Airstrip located?
Karos Airstrip is small airport located in Upington, South Africa, at an elevation of 2,772 ft (845 m).
What time zone is Karos Airstrip in?
Karos Airstrip is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Karos Airstrip?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Karos Airstrip is approximately 21.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Karos Airstrip?
The nearest airport to Karos Airstrip is Vaalkoppies Settlement Airport (ZA-0262), about 13.4 nm to the wsw, followed by Namakwari Safaris Airport and Upington Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Karos Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.