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FAWK
Waterkloof Air Force Base · Pretoria
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,940 ft / 1,506 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Waterkloof Air Force Base (FAWK), 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 4,940 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.
Full Name
Waterkloof Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
FAWK / WKF
Municipality
Pretoria
Country
Region
ZA-GT — Gauteng
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,940 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,001 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 352° / 172°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 352° / 172°
RWY 01 (352°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (172°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,299 ft / 1,920 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 06 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (224°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
134.40 MHz
ATIS ATIS
116.90 MHz
GCA GCA
127.50 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
TWR TWR
124.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026