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Overberg Airport · Overberg

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
52 ft / 16 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Overberg Airport (FAOB), located in Overberg, 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 52 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
Overberg Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAOB / OVG
Municipality
Overberg
Country
Region
ZA-WC — Western Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
52 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,220 ft / 3,115 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 145° / 325°
RWY 17 (145°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (325°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,926 ft / 2,111 m
Runway Width: 131 ft / 40 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 75° / 255°
RWY 10 (75°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (255°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.80 MHz
GND GND
119.80 MHz
TWR TWR
119.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FARS
Robertson Airport
90 km / 48 nm
FACTILS
Cape Town International Airport
166 km / 89 nm
FAYP
Ysterplaat Air Force Base
177 km / 96 nm
FAGGILS
George Airport
205 km / 111 nm
FAOH
Oudtshoorn Airport
208 km / 112 nm

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