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ZA-0289

Balkfontein Airport · Balkfontein

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,190 ft / 1,277 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Balkfontein Airport (ZA-0289), located in Balkfontein, 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 4,190 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
Balkfontein Airport
ICAO / IATA
ZA-0289 / —
Municipality
Balkfontein
Country
Region
ZA-FS — Free State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,190 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

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Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport
102 km / 55 nm
FAVV
Vereeniging Airport
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FAVB
Vryburg Airport
178 km / 96 nm
FABL
Bram Fischer International Airport
188 km / 101 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026