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Waterkloof Air Force Base (FAWK/WKF) — Pretoria, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Fuel
- JET A1, AVGAS 100
- Tower
- 124.1
- Runways
- 01/19, 06/24
- Elevation
- 4,940 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
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
4/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAWK
- Name: Waterkloof Air Force Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: -25.83
- Longitude: 28.2225
- Elevation: 4940 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Pretoria
- IATA Code: WKF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 9.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 3353x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: PCN 255038
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: DME, ILS
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 1920x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: DME, ILS
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 123.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 134.400 MHz
- ATIS: 116.900 MHz
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
Waterkloof Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- 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
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.
Active NOTAMs
D0422/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 06/24 CLSD.
2026-10-07 07:28 UTC
2026-10-31 22:00 UTC
D0361/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
MIDRAND NORTH, GAUTENG (255221S 0281027E, 255847S 0281014E, 255909S
0280259E, 255256S 0280308E): UAS OPS (200FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND
VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF : MM 02/06-1. REF C4230/26.
2026-08-31 22:00 UTC
2026-11-30 22:00 UTC
D0405/26
info
TWR CHG FM 124.1 MHZ TO 121.85 MHZ.
2026-09-29 14:23 UTC
2026-12-27 22:00 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of FAWK?
- Waterkloof Air Force Base operates from 05:00 to 13:30.
- What is the tower frequency at FAWK?
- The tower frequency at Waterkloof Air Force Base is 124.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAWK?
- Waterkloof Air Force Base offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.
- Does FAWK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Waterkloof Air Force Base (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Where is FAWK located?
- Waterkloof Air Force Base (FAWK) is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAWK?
- The IATA code for Waterkloof Air Force Base is WKF.
- How long is the runway at FAWK?
- The main runway at Waterkloof Air Force Base (01/19) measures 3353x45m.