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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
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 0 ft · UNLIT
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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.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

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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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft /
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type:
Heading: ° / °
RWY 14
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF
124.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FAOH
Oudtshoorn Airport
102 km / 55 nm
FAGGILS
George Airport
103 km / 56 nm
FARS
Robertson Airport
130 km / 70 nm
FAPG
Plettenberg Bay Airport
190 km / 103 nm
FACTILS
Cape Town International Airport
246 km / 133 nm

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