What are the operating hours of FAYP?

Ysterplaat Air Force Base operates from 05:00 to 13:30.

What is the tower frequency at FAYP?

The tower frequency at Ysterplaat Air Force Base is 125.6 MHz.

What fuel is available at FAYP?

Ysterplaat Air Force Base offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.

Does FAYP require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ysterplaat Air Force Base (South Africa).

Where is FAYP located?

Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) is located in Cape Town, South Africa.

How long is the runway at FAYP?

The main runway at Ysterplaat Air Force Base (02/20) measures 1585x23m.

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Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) — Cape Town, South Africa

Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) serves Cape Town, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 52 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 24

43 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-24

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAYP
Name: Ysterplaat Air Force Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: -33.9002
Longitude: 18.498301
Elevation: 52 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Cape Town
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 16.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 1585x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 125.600 MHz
Ground: 121.850 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.700 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: No
Remarks: MON-FRI 0500-1330

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +27 021-5086151
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
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

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
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

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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

D0247/26 info

SUNBIRD RIVERLANDS, AREA BOUNDED BY (335602S 0182824E, 335601S 0182827E, 335607S 0182831E, 335607S 0182828E): UAS OPS (150FT AGL) TAKING PLACE. FUA REF: DF 11 06 01.

2026-06-16 06:00:00 2026-09-13 15:00:00

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Nearby Airports

FACT Cape Town Intl 6 NM FAWN Cape Winelands Airport 14 NM FADX Delta 200 Airstrip 15 NM FASH Stellenbosch Airport 17 NM FAMY Malmesbury Airport 28 NM FAPU Paarl East Airport 29 NM FALS Somersveld Airport 39 NM FAWC Worcester Glider Airport 48 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of FAYP?: Ysterplaat Air Force Base operates from 05:00 to 13:30.
What is the tower frequency at FAYP?: The tower frequency at Ysterplaat Air Force Base is 125.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAYP?: Ysterplaat Air Force Base offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.
Does FAYP require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Ysterplaat Air Force Base (South Africa).
Where is FAYP located?: Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP) is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
How long is the runway at FAYP?: The main runway at Ysterplaat Air Force Base (02/20) measures 1585x23m.

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