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Alexander Bay Airport · Alexander Bay

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
98 ft / 30 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 118.70 MHz (AFIS)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Alexander Bay Airport (FAAB), located in Alexander Bay, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 98 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Alexander Bay Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAAB / ALJ
Municipality
Alexander Bay
Country
Region
ZA-NC — Northern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
98 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,063 ft / 1,848 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 346.6° / 166.6°
RWY 01 (346.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (166.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,499 ft / 1,676 m
Runway Width: 118 ft / 36 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 07 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (224°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,823 ft / 1,470 m
Runway Width: 115 ft / 35 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 88° / 268°
RWY 11 (88°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (268°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS AFIS
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FYOG
Oranjemund Airport
9 km / 5 nm
FAKZ
Kleinsee Airport
135 km / 73 nm
FASB
Springbok Airport
184 km / 100 nm
FAAG
Aggeneys Airport
235 km / 127 nm
FYLZ
Luderitz Airport
245 km / 133 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026