Springbok Airport (FASB)
Medium airport · Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Springbok Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FASB |
| IATA | SBU |
| Elevation | 2,690 ft (820 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°41'21" E 17°56'23" -29.68930, 17.93960 |
| Location | Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,213 ft (1589 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Springbok Airport at a glance
Springbok Airport is a medium airport in Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as SBU. The field elevation of 2,690 ft (820 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FASB 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, 10/28, offers 5,213 ft (1589 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FASB 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 Springbok Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kleinsee Airport | FAKZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Aggeneys Airport | FAAG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Alexander Bay Airport | FAAB | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Oranjemund Airport | FYOG | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Vredendal Airport | FAVR | 225 km (122 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Springbok Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,690 ft field elevation of Springbok 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 Springbok Airport
What is the ICAO code of Springbok Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Springbok Airport is FASB, and its IATA code is SBU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Springbok Airport above sea level?
Springbok Airport sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet (820 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Springbok Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.6893, 17.9396 — in Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kleinsee Airport, about 82 km away.
Does FASB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FASB 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 Springbok Airport?
Springbok Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,213 ft (1589 m) with a ASP surface.