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FAMQ

Maclear Airport · Nqanqarhu (Maclear)

Key Facts

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

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Field Elevation
4,106 ft / 1,252 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Maclear Airport (FAMQ), located in Nqanqarhu (Maclear), 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 4,106 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
Maclear Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAMQ / —
Municipality
Nqanqarhu (Maclear)
Country
Region
ZA-EC — Eastern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,106 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAUT
K. D. Matanzima Airport
60 km / 32 nm
FAPJ
Port St Johns Airport
124 km / 67 nm
FAQT
Queenstown Airport
170 km / 92 nm
FAMG
Margate Airport
189 km / 102 nm
FXMM
Moshoeshoe I International Airport
196 km / 106 nm

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