Vredendal Airport (FAVR)
Medium airport · Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Vredendal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAVR |
| IATA | VRE |
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°38'28" E 18°32'41" -31.64100, 18.54480 |
| Location | Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 59 ft | COM | No |
Vredendal Airport at a glance
Vredendal Airport is a medium airport in Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as VRE. The field elevation of 330 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAVR 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, 08/26, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of com surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAVR 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 Vredendal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langebaanweg Airport | FALW | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport | FASD | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Springbok Airport | FASB | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Ysterplaat Air Force Base | FAYP | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Kleinsee Airport | FAKZ | 258 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vredendal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 330 ft field elevation of Vredendal 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 Vredendal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vredendal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vredendal Airport is FAVR, and its IATA code is VRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vredendal Airport above sea level?
Vredendal Airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vredendal Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.6410, 18.5448 — in Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Langebaanweg Airport, about 152 km away.
Does FAVR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAVR 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 Vredendal Airport?
Vredendal Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a COM surface.