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FABW
Beaufort West Airport · Beaufort West
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,941 ft / 896 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Beaufort West Airport (FABW), located in Beaufort West, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,941 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.
Full Name
Beaufort West Airport
ICAO / IATA
FABW / —
Municipality
Beaufort West
Country
Region
ZA-WC — Western Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
2,941 ft
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026