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FAFB
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport · Ficksburg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,315 ft / 1,620 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 4,593 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FAFB), located in Ficksburg, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,315 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
Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAFB / FCB
Municipality
Ficksburg
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,315 ft
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Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,593 ft / 1,400 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60° / 240°
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 60° / 240°
RWY 08 (60°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (240°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026