Vredendal Airport

FAVR / VRE

Vredendal, ZA

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Vredendal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAVR
IATA Code: VRE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 330 ft MSL

Location

City: Vredendal
Country: ZA
Latitude: -31.641001°
Longitude: 18.544800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-1

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,265 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: COM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Vredendal Airport

Overview

Vredendal Airport is a medium-sized airport located in the Western Cape province of South Africa, serving the agricultural region around Vredendal. Positioned at coordinates -31.641001, 18.544800, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potential agricultural support operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet mean sea level, which typically indicates a relatively flat surrounding terrain. Weather conditions in this region can vary, with potential influences from coastal and inland climate dynamics typical to the Western Cape area.

Notable Features

Vredendal Airport features a single runway (08/26) with a substantial length of 4,265 feet, accommodating a range of medium-sized aircraft. The runway's communication (COM) designation suggests standard communication infrastructure is available for pilots operating in this airspace.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 08/26 orientation indicates potential crosswind considerations, with approaches possible from either 080 or 260 degrees. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations and conduct standard terrain and approach assessments based on the airport's coastal proximity and regional geographical characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.