Barberton Airport (FABR)
Medium airport · Umjindi (Barberton), Mpumalanga, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Barberton Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FABR |
| Elevation | 2,250 ft (686 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°43'2" E 30°58'30" -25.71715, 30.97497 |
| Location | Umjindi (Barberton), Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 50 ft | GRS | Yes |
Barberton Airport at a glance
Barberton Airport is a medium airport in Umjindi (Barberton), Mpumalanga, South Africa. The field elevation of 2,250 ft (686 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FABR 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, 17/35, offers 3,300 ft (1006 m) of grs surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FABR 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 Barberton Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | FAKN | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Matsapha International Airport | FDMS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| King Mswati III International Airport | FDSK | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Skukuza Airport | FASZ | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Malamala Airport | FAMD | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barberton Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,250 ft field elevation of Barberton 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 Barberton Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barberton Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barberton Airport is FABR, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barberton Airport above sea level?
Barberton Airport sits at an elevation of 2,250 feet (686 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barberton Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.7171, 30.9750 — in Umjindi (Barberton), Mpumalanga, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, about 39 km away.
Does FABR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FABR 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 Barberton Airport?
Barberton Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a GRS surface.