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FASK
Swartkop Air Force Base · Pretoria
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,780 ft / 1,457 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Swartkop Air Force Base (FASK), located in Pretoria, 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 4,780 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
Swartkop Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
FASK / —
Municipality
Pretoria
Country
Region
ZA-GT — Gauteng
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,780 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,589 ft / 2,008 m
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 49° / 229°
Runway Width: 147 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 49° / 229°
RWY 06 (49°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (229°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,520 ft / 1,987 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 6° / 186°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 6° / 186°
RWY 02 (6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (186°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP WATERKLOOF APP
134.40 MHz
GND GND
121.75 MHz
TWR TWR
123.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026