Margate Airport (FAMG)
Medium airport · Margate, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Margate Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAMG |
| IATA | MGH |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 30°51'27" E 30°20'35" -30.85740, 30.34300 |
| Location | Margate, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,495 ft (1370 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Margate Airport at a glance
Margate Airport is a medium airport in Margate, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, known to airline systems as MGH. The field elevation of 495 ft (151 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAMG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,495 ft (1370 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAMG 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 Margate Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Port St Johns Airport | FAPJ | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | FAPM | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Virginia Airport | FAVG | 139 km (75 NM) |
| King Shaka International Airport | FALE | 157 km (85 NM) |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | FAUT | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Margate Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 495 ft field elevation of Margate 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 Margate Airport
What is the ICAO code of Margate Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Margate Airport is FAMG, and its IATA code is MGH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Margate Airport above sea level?
Margate Airport sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Margate Airport located?
The airport lies at -30.8574, 30.3430 — in Margate, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Port St Johns Airport, about 114 km away.
Does FAMG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAMG 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 Margate Airport?
Margate Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,495 ft (1370 m) with a ASP surface.