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Somerset East Airport · Somerset East

Key Facts

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

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Field Elevation
2,349 ft / 716 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Somerset East Airport (FAST), located in Somerset East, 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 2,349 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
Somerset East Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAST / —
Municipality
Somerset East
Country
Region
ZA-EC — Eastern Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
2,349 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).

FAPEILS
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FAQT
Queenstown Airport
152 km / 82 nm
FABE
Bisho Airport
158 km / 85 nm
FAELILS
King Phalo Airport
211 km / 114 nm
FAPG
Plettenberg Bay Airport
258 km / 139 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026