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Hendrik Potgieter Airport (FABO) — Bothaville, South Africa

At a glance

Runways: 07/25
Elevation: 4,236 ft

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60% Data Complete 31 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 2/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FABO
Name: Hendrik Potgieter Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -27.3668
Longitude: 26.6292
Elevation: 4236 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Bothaville
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 1220x9m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FABO. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FAVI Von Abo s Villa Airport 15 NM FAOY Orkney Airport 23 NM FAOD Odendaalsrus Airport 30 NM FAKD P C Pelser Airport 30 NM FAWS Wesselbronn Af Airport 32 NM FAFU Fraaiuitzicht Airport 33 NM FAWD Wolmeransstad Airport 37 NM FAWM Welkom Airport 38 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FABO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Hendrik Potgieter Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FABO located?: Hendrik Potgieter Airport (FABO) is located in Bothaville, South Africa.
How long is the runway at FABO?: The main runway at Hendrik Potgieter Airport (07/25) measures 1220x9m.

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