Oudtshoorn Airport (FAOH)
Medium airport · Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Oudtshoorn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAOH |
| IATA | OUH |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 33°36'25" E 22°11'20" -33.60700, 22.18900 |
| Location | Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oudtshoorn Airport at a glance
Oudtshoorn Airport is a medium airport in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as OUH. The field elevation of 1,063 ft (324 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAOH 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, 04/22, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAOH 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 Oudtshoorn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Airport | FAGG | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Plettenberg Bay Airport | FAPG | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Robertson Airport | FARS | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | FAPE | 320 km (173 NM) |
| Cape Town International Airport | FACT | 334 km (180 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oudtshoorn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,063 ft field elevation of Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oudtshoorn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oudtshoorn Airport is FAOH, and its IATA code is OUH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oudtshoorn Airport above sea level?
Oudtshoorn Airport sits at an elevation of 1,063 feet (324 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oudtshoorn Airport located?
The airport lies at -33.6070, 22.1890 — in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is George Airport, about 48 km away.
Does FAOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAOH 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 Oudtshoorn Airport?
Oudtshoorn Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.