Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
FAHV
Gariep Dam Airport · Gariepdam
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,176 ft / 1,273 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
—
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gariep Dam Airport (FAHV), located in Gariepdam, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,176 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
Gariep Dam Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAHV / —
Municipality
Gariepdam
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,176 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,298 ft / 1,310 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79° / 259°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79° / 259°
RWY 10 (79°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (259°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,694 ft / 1,126 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 124° / 304°
RWY 15 (124°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (304°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026