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FASX

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport · Swellendam

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
407 ft / 124 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Flight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport (FASX), located in Swellendam, 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 407 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
Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport
ICAO / IATA
FASX / —
Municipality
Swellendam
Country
Region
ZA-WC — Western Cape
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
407 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,291 ft / 1,003 m
Runway Width: 39 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: LAT
Heading: 126° / 306°
RWY 15 (126°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (306°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,800 ft / 549 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 40° / 220°
RWY 06 (40°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (220°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FARS
Robertson Airport
59 km / 32 nm
FAOH
Oudtshoorn Airport
166 km / 90 nm
FACTILS
Cape Town International Airport
173 km / 93 nm
FAGGILS
George Airport
176 km / 95 nm
FAYP
Ysterplaat Air Force Base
183 km / 99 nm

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