Rustenburg Airport (FARG)
Medium airport · Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Rustenburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FARG |
| Elevation | 3,700 ft (1128 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 25°38'39" E 27°16'16" -25.64430, 27.27110 |
| Location | Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 4,019 ft (1225 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rustenburg Airport at a glance
Rustenburg Airport is a medium airport in Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa. The field elevation of 3,700 ft (1128 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FARG 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, 16/34, offers 4,019 ft (1225 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FARG 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 Rustenburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pilanesberg International Airport | FAPN | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Morningside Farm Airport | FAMS | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Lanseria International Airport | FALA | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Swartkop Air Force Base | FASK | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Grand Central Airport | FAGC | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rustenburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,700 ft field elevation of Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rustenburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rustenburg Airport is FARG, 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 Rustenburg Airport above sea level?
Rustenburg Airport sits at an elevation of 3,700 feet (1128 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rustenburg Airport located?
The airport lies at -25.6443, 27.2711 — in Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pilanesberg International Airport, about 36 km away.
Does FARG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FARG 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 Rustenburg Airport?
Rustenburg Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 4,019 ft (1225 m) with a ASP surface.