Vryburg Airport (FAVB)
Medium airport · Vryburg, North-West, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Vryburg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAVB |
| IATA | VRU |
| Elevation | 3,920 ft (1195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 26°58'57" E 24°43'44" -26.98240, 24.72880 |
| Location | Vryburg, North-West, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Vryburg Airport at a glance
Vryburg Airport is a medium airport in Vryburg, North-West, South Africa, known to airline systems as VRU. The field elevation of 3,920 ft (1195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAVB 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, 18/36, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAVB 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 Vryburg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Pienaar Airport | FAKU | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Mmabatho International Airport | FAMM | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Sishen Airport | FASS | 186 km (100 NM) |
| P C Pelser Airport | FAKD | 198 km (107 NM) |
| Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport | FALC | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vryburg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,920 ft field elevation of Vryburg 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 Vryburg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vryburg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vryburg Airport is FAVB, and its IATA code is VRU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vryburg Airport above sea level?
Vryburg Airport sits at an elevation of 3,920 feet (1195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vryburg Airport located?
The airport lies at -26.9824, 24.7288 — in Vryburg, North-West, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Johan Pienaar Airport, about 140 km away.
Does FAVB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAVB 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 Vryburg Airport?
Vryburg Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.