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Richards Bay Airport (FARB/RCB) — Richards Bay, South Africa

Richards Bay Airport (FARB/RCB) serves Richards Bay, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 109 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 2/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FARB
  • Name: Richards Bay Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: -28.740999
  • Longitude: 32.092098
  • Elevation: 109 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Richards Bay
  • IATA Code: RCB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: 4.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 1300x21m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: PCN 27
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.900 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.900 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Richards Bay Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0530-1400, SAT 0800-1200, SUN 0900-1600

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +27359075997
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: www.richardsbayairport.co.za
  • 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

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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Active NOTAMs

W0474/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
AERODROME [US DOD E-IPL ONLY] VOR Z RWY 23 NOT AUTHORIZED
2026-08-07 17:06:06 Until further notice
A3087/26 info
VOR/DME RBV 113.0 MHZ/CH 77X OPR.
2026-08-12 12:20:49 Until further notice
A3082/26 info
VOR/DME RBV 113.0 MHZ/CH 77X U/S. ALL ASSOCIATED PROC SUSPENDED.
2026-08-12 09:35:43 Until further notice
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FARB?
Richards Bay Airport operates from 05:30 to 14:00.
What is the tower frequency at FARB?
The tower frequency at Richards Bay Airport is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at FARB?
Richards Bay Airport offers JET A1.
Does FARB require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Richards Bay Airport (South Africa).
Where is FARB located?
Richards Bay Airport (FARB) is located in Richards Bay, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FARB?
The IATA code for Richards Bay Airport is RCB.
How long is the runway at FARB?
The main runway at Richards Bay Airport (05/23) measures 1300x21m.
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