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FARD
Riversdale Airport · Riversdale
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
591 ft / 180 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 124.80 MHz ()
Live Conversion
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Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Riversdale Airport (FARD), located in Riversdale, 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 591 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
Riversdale Airport
ICAO / IATA
FARD / —
Municipality
Riversdale
Country
Region
ZA-WC — Western Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
591 ft
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Runway 14 / 32
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RWY 14
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF
124.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026