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Vryburg Airport (FAVB/VRU) — Vyrburg, South Africa

At a glance

Runways: 18/36
Elevation: 3,920 ft

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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: FAVB
Name: Vryburg Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -26.982401
Longitude: 24.7288
Elevation: 3920 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Vyrburg
IATA Code: VRU
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

Designation: 18/36
Dimensions: 1200x20m
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 FAVB. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FASG Schweizer Reneke Airport 32 NM FADL Delareyville Airport 44 NM FARI Reivilo Airport 45 NM FACK Christiana Airport 59 NM FAWD Wolmeransstad Airport 68 NM FAOT Ottosdal Airport 69 NM FAKU Johan Pienaar Airport 76 NM FAHP Hoopstad Airport 81 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FAVB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Vryburg Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FAVB located?: Vryburg Airport (FAVB) is located in Vyrburg, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAVB?: The IATA code for Vryburg Airport is VRU.
How long is the runway at FAVB?: The main runway at Vryburg Airport (18/36) measures 1200x20m.

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