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FAVB

Vryburg Airport · Vyrburg

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,920 ft / 1,195 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 3,937 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vryburg Airport (FAVB), located in Vyrburg, 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 3,920 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
Vryburg Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAVB / VRU
Municipality
Vyrburg
Country
Region
ZA-NW — North-West
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
3,920 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,937 ft / 1,200 m
Runway Width: 66 ft / 20 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 164° / 344°
RWY 18 (164°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (344°)
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).

FAKU
Johan Pienaar Airport
141 km / 76 nm
FAMM
Mmabatho International Airport
155 km / 84 nm
FASS
Sishen Airport
186 km / 101 nm
FAKD
P C Pelser Airport
198 km / 107 nm
FALC
Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
199 km / 107 nm

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