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Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FAFB/FCB) — Ficksburg, South Africa

At a glance

Runways: 08/26
Elevation: 5,315 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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62% Data Complete 32 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 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAFB
Name: Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -28.823099
Longitude: 27.908899
Elevation: 5315 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Ficksburg
IATA Code: FCB
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 1400x15m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: 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 FAFB. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FXLR Leribe Airport 8 NM FACA Monte Carlo Airport 26 NM FALB Ladybrand Af Airport 32 NM FASN Senekal Airport 34 NM FXMU Mejametalana Airbase 36 NM FXPG Pelaneng Airport 36 NM FXMM Moshoeshoe I Intl 43 NM FXSS Seshutes Airport 43 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FAFB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FAFB located?: Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FAFB) is located in Ficksburg, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAFB?: The IATA code for Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is FCB.
How long is the runway at FAFB?: The main runway at Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (08/26) measures 1400x15m.

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