What fuel is available at FABW?

Beaufort West Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.

Does FABW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Beaufort West Airport (South Africa).

Where is FABW located?

Beaufort West Airport (FABW) is located in Beaufort West, South Africa.

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Beaufort West Airport (FABW) — Beaufort West, South Africa

Beaufort West Airport (FABW) serves Beaufort West, South Africa. This is a small airport Field elevation is 2941 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 0/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FABW
Name: Beaufort West Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -32.299999
Longitude: 22.67
Elevation: 2941 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Beaufort West
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 9.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 125.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Saturday 05:00 – 15:00

Sunday 05:00 – 16:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: SAT 0500-1500, SUN 0500-1600

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +272341424447
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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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Nearby Airports

FAVW Victoria West Airport 59 NM FAPC Prince Albert Airport 63 NM FAFR Fraserburg Airport 63 NM FAWO Willowmore Airport 71 NM FAAE Aberdeen Airport 72 NM FAOH Oudtshoorn Airport 82 NM FACN Carnarvon Airport 83 NM FARM Richmond Airport 85 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at FABW?: Beaufort West Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.
Does FABW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Beaufort West Airport (South Africa).
Where is FABW located?: Beaufort West Airport (FABW) is located in Beaufort West, South Africa.

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