Aggeneys Airport (FAAG)
Medium airport · Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Aggeneys Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAAG |
| IATA | AGZ |
| Elevation | 2,648 ft (807 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°16'54" E 18°48'50" -29.28180, 18.81390 |
| Location | Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,824 ft (2080 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aggeneys Airport at a glance
Aggeneys Airport is a medium airport in Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as AGZ. The field elevation of 2,648 ft (807 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAAG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 6,824 ft (2080 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAAG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Aggeneys Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springbok Airport | FASB | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Kleinsee Airport | FAKZ | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Oranjemund Airport | FYOG | 243 km (131 NM) |
| Upington Airport | FAUP | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aggeneys Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,648 ft field elevation of Aggeneys Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Aggeneys Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aggeneys Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aggeneys Airport is FAAG, and its IATA code is AGZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aggeneys Airport above sea level?
Aggeneys Airport sits at an elevation of 2,648 feet (807 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aggeneys Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.2818, 18.8139 — in Aggeneys, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Springbok Airport, about 96 km away.
Does FAAG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAAG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Aggeneys Airport?
Aggeneys Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,824 ft (2080 m) with a ASP surface.