Ermelo Airport (FAEO)
Medium airport · Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Ermelo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAEO |
| Elevation | 5,700 ft (1737 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°29'44" E 29°58'47" -26.49560, 29.97980 |
| Location | Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,085 ft (1550 m) | 33 ft | ASP | No |
Ermelo Airport at a glance
Ermelo Airport is a medium airport in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The field elevation of 5,700 ft (1737 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAEO 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, 13/31, offers 5,085 ft (1550 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAEO 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 Ermelo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Secunda Airport | FASC | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Barberton Airport | FABR | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Matsapha International Airport | FDMS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Newcastle Airport | FANC | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | FAKN | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ermelo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,700 ft field elevation of Ermelo 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 Ermelo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ermelo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ermelo Airport is FAEO, 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 Ermelo Airport above sea level?
Ermelo Airport sits at an elevation of 5,700 feet (1737 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ermelo Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.4956, 29.9798 — in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Secunda Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FAEO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAEO 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 Ermelo Airport?
Ermelo Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,085 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.