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FAWB

Wonderboom Airport · Pretoria

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,095 ft / 1,248 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.35 MHz (Wonderboom Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wonderboom Airport (FAWB), located in Pretoria, 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 4,095 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
Wonderboom Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAWB / PRY
Municipality
Pretoria
Country
Region
ZA-GT — Gauteng
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,095 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,998 ft / 1,828 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 93° / 273°
RWY 11 (93°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (273°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,200 ft / 1,280 m
Runway Width: 72 ft / 22 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 06 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (224°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND Wonderboom Ground
120.60 MHz
TWR Wonderboom Tower
118.35 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FASK
Swartkop Air Force Base
18 km / 10 nm
FAWK
Waterkloof Air Force Base
20 km / 11 nm
FAGC
Grand Central Airport
38 km / 20 nm
FALA
Lanseria International Airport
43 km / 23 nm
FAORILS
O.R. Tambo International Airport
54 km / 29 nm

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