Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FAFB)
Medium airport · Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAFB |
| IATA | FCB |
| Elevation | 5,315 ft (1620 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 28°49'23" E 27°54'32" -28.82310, 27.90890 |
| Location | Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 49 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport at a glance
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is a medium airport in Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa, known to airline systems as FCB. The field elevation of 5,315 ft (1620 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAFB 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, 08/26, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAFB 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | FXMM | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Harrismith Airport | FAHR | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | FABL | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Ladysmith Airport | FALY | 182 km (98 NM) |
| Newcastle Airport | FANC | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,315 ft field elevation of Ficksburg Sentraoes 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport is FAFB, and its IATA code is FCB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport above sea level?
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport sits at an elevation of 5,315 feet (1620 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport located?
The airport lies at -28.8231, 27.9089 — in Ficksburg, Free State, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Moshoeshoe I International Airport, about 78 km away.
Does FAFB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAFB 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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport?
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.