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FAOR Johannesburg International Airport
Opened in 1952, Johannesburg / OR Tambo International Airport (FAOR) is the largest airport in South Africa, and the busiest. It is also a major gateway for tourist traffic and located 24 kilometers (15 mi) from the Johannesburg city center.
OR Tambo International Airport is bordered by the suburbs of Alberton, Brakpan, Germiston and Kempton Park. It was established in 1952 as the Jan Smuts International Airport, named after Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, who was the Prime Minister o... Opened in 1952, Johannesburg / OR Tambo International Airport (FAOR) is the largest airport in South Africa, and the busiest. It is also a major gateway for tourist traffic and located 24 kilometers (15 mi) from the Johannesburg city center.
OR Tambo International Airport is bordered by the suburbs of Alberton, Brakpan, Germiston and Kempton Park. It was established in 1952 as the Jan Smuts International Airport, named after Field Marshal Jan Christian Smuts, who was the Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa from 1919 to 1924 and from 1939 to 1948 as well as a staunch opposer of “Apartheid”.
In 2006 the airport was renamed to OR (Oliver Reginald) Tambo International Airport, after the former president of the African National Congress (ANC), hence the change in the Airport ID from FAJS to FAOR.
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FAPE Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
FAPN Pilanesberg International Airport
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Located in Pilanesberg in the Northwest Province of South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport is one of the main public air routes to the amazing holiday destination of Sun City. In fact, the airport was built to facilitate access to Sun City as well as to the numerous game reserves in the Pilanesberg area.
Today this airport provides a fitting gateway to the Sun City Resort with its strong ethnic-style architecture and Botswana chara... Come fly the South African Bushveld!
Located in Pilanesberg in the Northwest Province of South Africa, the Pilanesberg International Airport is one of the main public air routes to the amazing holiday destination of Sun City. In fact, the airport was built to facilitate access to Sun City as well as to the numerous game reserves in the Pilanesberg area.
Today this airport provides a fitting gateway to the Sun City Resort with its strong ethnic-style architecture and Botswana characterization. Visitors arriving at the airport immediately feel as if they have been transported to the heart of the country as they notice visually intriguing, thatched roofs and traditional African patterning.
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FARB Richards Bay Airport
Richards Bay Airport (FARB) was established in 1975 and is situated approximately 5km NE of the Richards Bay CBD. The airport precinct of 36,2894 hectares is located adjacent Lake Mzingazi approximately 5 km from the Indian Ocean.
The airport is a public category domestic airport with about 100,000 scheduled arrivals per year offering scheduled flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg. Operations include air cargo, recreational flying, commuter schedule, corporate and charter operat... Richards Bay Airport (FARB) was established in 1975 and is situated approximately 5km NE of the Richards Bay CBD. The airport precinct of 36,2894 hectares is located adjacent Lake Mzingazi approximately 5 km from the Indian Ocean.
The airport is a public category domestic airport with about 100,000 scheduled arrivals per year offering scheduled flights between Richards Bay and Johannesburg. Operations include air cargo, recreational flying, commuter schedule, corporate and charter operations, flying training, aviation maintenance, aviation fuel sales and supporting services.
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FARS Robertson Airport
Robertson is a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, at the heart of Route 62; the wine route. The town is also known as the known as the valley of wine and roses and the airport is situated on the western edge of the town. The town was founded in 1853 and named after Dr William Robertson, a Scottish Dutch Reformed Church minister.
Besides agriculture, the town as several heritage sites to view and it has a population of over 20,000 residents. The Western Province Sport Para... Robertson is a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, at the heart of Route 62; the wine route. The town is also known as the known as the valley of wine and roses and the airport is situated on the western edge of the town. The town was founded in 1853 and named after Dr William Robertson, a Scottish Dutch Reformed Church minister.
Besides agriculture, the town as several heritage sites to view and it has a population of over 20,000 residents. The Western Province Sport Parachute Club (WPSPC), which is the oldest parachute club in South Africa operates from Robertson Airfield over weekends and public holidays. It facilitates tandem skydiving and student training, and provides a facility for sports skydivers.
FASD Saldanha-Vredenburg Airport
Saldanha-Vredenburg Airport (FASD) is a small airport located in Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The land around the Saldanha-Vredenburg Airport is flat. The airport only offers only basic facilities and is set 49ft (15m) above sea level and is 5. 7 kilometers away from Saldanha City Centre. There are no scheduled flights available but private charter jets offer flights to and from destinations around Cape Town.
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Highly detailed Airport Building... Saldanha-Vredenburg Airport (FASD) is a small airport located in Saldanha Bay, in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The land around the Saldanha-Vredenburg Airport is flat. The airport only offers only basic facilities and is set 49ft (15m) above sea level and is 5. 7 kilometers away from Saldanha City Centre. There are no scheduled flights available but private charter jets offer flights to and from destinations around Cape Town.
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FASH Stellenbosh Airport
Stellenbosch Airport is a small airport in Stellenbosch a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Cape Town, at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain.
The town became known as the City of Oaks due to the substantial number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, in 1679 to grace the streets and homesteads.
Stellenbosch is home to the Stellenbosch University and to Technopark which is a modern sc... Stellenbosch Airport is a small airport in Stellenbosch a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Cape Town, at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain.
The town became known as the City of Oaks due to the substantial number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, in 1679 to grace the streets and homesteads.
Stellenbosch is home to the Stellenbosch University and to Technopark which is a modern science park situated on the southern side of the town near the Stellenbosch Golf Course.
FASP Morningstar Airport
Situated next to the N7 highway just outside Cape Town is Morningstar Airport, some 21 kilometres (13 miles) north of Cape Town City Centre.
Formally known as the Western Cape Microlight Club, Morningstar Airport was founded 24 years ago as an airport for Microlight Aircraft. The Microlight Flying Club still is a non-profit company that leases land from the City of Cape Town. The club members have fully funded all development at the airport through subscriptions, donations, and levies. <... Situated next to the N7 highway just outside Cape Town is Morningstar Airport, some 21 kilometres (13 miles) north of Cape Town City Centre.
Formally known as the Western Cape Microlight Club, Morningstar Airport was founded 24 years ago as an airport for Microlight Aircraft. The Microlight Flying Club still is a non-profit company that leases land from the City of Cape Town. The club members have fully funded all development at the airport through subscriptions, donations, and levies.
Since the early days of catering for Microlight aircraft only, the club has grown substantially and the microlight aircraft have now been replaced by light sport aircraft, non-type certified aircraft, gyrocopters, and high-performance aerobatic aircraft. Today, Morningstar airport is home to over 220 different types of aircraft.
FASS Sishen Airport
Sishen Airport also known as Kumba Iron Ore Airport is located some 6. 5 Km (4 Mi) from the town of Kathu. It is home to one of the largest open-cast mines in the world and known as the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape. The iron-ore railway that runs from Sishen to Saldanha is one of the longest iron-ore carriers in the world. Situated just outside of the Kalahari Desert, it is loved for its remote and unique location. The area also boasts one of the best golf-courses in the country.
Sishen Airport also known as Kumba Iron Ore Airport is located some 6. 5 Km (4 Mi) from the town of Kathu. It is home to one of the largest open-cast mines in the world and known as the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape. The iron-ore railway that runs from Sishen to Saldanha is one of the longest iron-ore carriers in the world. Situated just outside of the Kalahari Desert, it is loved for its remote and unique location. The area also boasts one of the best golf-courses in the country.
Despite its semi-arid environment, Sishen is blessed with a natural spring in the heart of the town, which provides 20 million litres of crystal clear water every day. Known as The Eye of Kuruman, it is the biggest natural fountain in the southern hemisphere. Another interesting attraction worth visiting is the Wonderwerk Cave. At 139 meters deep, this is one of the longest-inhabited caves in the world, with San rock paintings in areas near its mouth.
Sishen Airport is managed and operated by Anglo American and the Sishen Mine. Airlink, a local South African Airline has regular flights on a daily basis to and from the Sishen Airport.
FASZ Skukuza Airport
Skukuza Airport (FASZ) is the only commercial airport in the Kruger National Park, located near the Skukuza Rest Camp some 3 km (1. 8 Mi) from the airport.
The Skukuza Rest Camp is the biggest camp in the world-renouned Kruger National Park and named in honour of James Stevenson-Hamilton, the first warden of the Kruger national park. In 2018, the airport was dubbed “the prettiest airport in the world” by Forbes. From here, travellers can embark on thrilling game drives to spot the iconic... Skukuza Airport (FASZ) is the only commercial airport in the Kruger National Park, located near the Skukuza Rest Camp some 3 km (1. 8 Mi) from the airport.
The Skukuza Rest Camp is the biggest camp in the world-renouned Kruger National Park and named in honour of James Stevenson-Hamilton, the first warden of the Kruger national park. In 2018, the airport was dubbed “the prettiest airport in the world” by Forbes. From here, travellers can embark on thrilling game drives to spot the iconic Big Five – lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo – roaming freely across the vast African wilderness. With comfortable accommodation, restaurants, and excellent safari facilities, Skukuza offers the perfect base to explore the park. For added convenience, visitors can fly directly into Skukuza Airport, allowing them to begin their safari adventure almost immediately after landing.
Airlink, a local South African Airline has flights twice daily to Skukuza Airport from Johannesburg International. In theory it is possible to arrive at Cape Town airport in the morning and have your first game drive that evening in the Kruger National Park.