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Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK) — Pretoria, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours
05:00–13:30 UTC
Fuel
JET A1, AVGAS 100
Tower
123.2
Runways
02/20, 06/24
Elevation
4,780 ft

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

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FASK
  • Name: Swartkop Air Force Base
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: -25.8097
  • Longitude: 28.1646
  • Elevation: 4780 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Pretoria
  • 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

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 1987x30m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 2008x45m
  • Surface: GRE
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 123.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 134.400 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 13:30
Tuesday 05:00 – 13:30
Wednesday 05:00 – 13:30
Thursday 05:00 – 13:30
Friday 05:00 – 13:30
Saturday 05:00 – 13:30
Sunday 05:00 – 13:30
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0500-1330

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

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: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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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

D0442/26
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GAUTRAIN, PRETORIA (254502S 0281149E, 255148S 0281151E, 255621S 0280909E, 255544S 0280852E, 254619S 0281024E): UAS OPS (200FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: DF 22/08-4.
2026-10-22 07:00 UTC 2026-11-01 23:59 UTC
D0443/26
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GAUTRAIN, PRETORIA (254502S 0281149E, 255148S 0281151E, 255621S 0280909E, 255544S 0280852E, 254619S 0281024E): UAS OPS (200FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: DF 22/08-3.
2026-10-22 07:00 UTC 2026-11-01 23:59 UTC
D0399/26
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GROENKLOOF, PRETORIA (254654S 0281122E, 254659S 0281132E, 254732S 0281108E, 254723S 0281101E): UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: GN 25/09-1.
2026-09-29 00:00 UTC 2026-12-24 23:59 UTC
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Nearby Airports

FAWK Waterkloof Air Force Base 3 NM FAGC Grand Central Airport 11 NM FALA Lanseria Intl 15 NM FABA Microland Flight Park 16 NM FAMV Mountain View Estate Airfield 16 NM FAKT Kitty Hawk Airport 16 NM FAOR OR Tambo International 20 NM FARA Petit Airport 21 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FASK?
Swartkop Air Force Base operates from 05:00 to 13:30.
What is the tower frequency at FASK?
The tower frequency at Swartkop Air Force Base is 123.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at FASK?
Swartkop Air Force Base offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.
Does FASK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Swartkop Air Force Base (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FASK located?
Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK) is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
How long is the runway at FASK?
The main runway at Swartkop Air Force Base (02/20) measures 1987x30m.
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