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FAVD

Vrede Airport · Vrede

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,499 ft / 1,676 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vrede Airport (FAVD), located in Vrede, 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 5,499 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
Vrede Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAVD / —
Municipality
Vrede
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5,499 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).

FAHR
Harrismith Airport
88 km / 48 nm
FANC
Newcastle Airport
89 km / 48 nm
FASC
Secunda Airport
102 km / 55 nm
FAEO
Ermelo Airport
133 km / 72 nm
FALY
Ladysmith Airport
140 km / 75 nm

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