AirportLookupSim Database
Back to Search

Reference only — not for real-world navigation.

FAVG

Virginia Airport · Durban

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
20 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.60 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 3,035 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
Flight Planning
Quick Jump to Next Destination

Tip: Search your next airport to quickly compare ILS data.

Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Virginia Airport (FAVG), located in Durban, 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 20 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
Virginia Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAVG / VIR
Municipality
Durban
Country
Region
ZA-NL — Kwazulu-Natal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
20 ft
Wikipedia

Pilot Toolbox

External charts, live tracking and weather reports.

🗺️ SkyVector Charts📡 FlightAware Live🌡️ Live METAR🌦️ TAF Forecast🌍 Satellite View

Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,035 ft / 925 m
Runway Width: 72 ft / 22 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 28° / 208°
RWY 05 (28°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (208°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP DURBAN APP
119.10 MHz
TWR TWR
120.60 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FALEILS
King Shaka International Airport
18 km / 10 nm
FAPM
Pietermaritzburg Airport
65 km / 35 nm
FAMG
Margate Airport
139 km / 75 nm
FARB
Richards Bay Airport
152 km / 82 nm
FAUL
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
165 km / 89 nm

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