Virginia Airport (FAVG)
Medium airport · Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Virginia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAVG |
| IATA | VIR |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 29°46'14" E 31°3'30" -29.77060, 31.05840 |
| Location | Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,035 ft (925 m) | 72 ft | ASP | Yes |
Virginia Airport at a glance
Virginia Airport is a medium airport in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, known to airline systems as VIR. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAVG 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, 05/23, offers 3,035 ft (925 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 FAVG 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 Virginia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Shaka International Airport | FALE | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | FAPM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Margate Airport | FAMG | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Richards Bay Airport | FARB | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport | FAUL | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Virginia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Virginia 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 Virginia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Virginia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Virginia Airport is FAVG, and its IATA code is VIR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Virginia Airport above sea level?
Virginia Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Virginia Airport located?
The airport lies at -29.7706, 31.0584 — in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is King Shaka International Airport, about 18 km away.
Does FAVG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAVG 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 Virginia Airport?
Virginia Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,035 ft (925 m) with a ASP surface.