St Francis Airfield

St Francis Bay, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FACF

IATA

-

Elevation

131 ft

Region

ZA-EC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FACF

Local Code: Not available

Location: -34.186901° N, 24.834999° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

St Francis Airfield (FACF) in St Francis Bay, ZA, primarily functions as a private airfield and eco-estate, catering to private pilots and residents rather than commercial travelers. Overall traveler sentiment among those who utilize the airfield appears to be very positive, highlighting the unique lifestyle and quality of the facilities for private aviation. Reviews emphasize its scenic location and the quality of its grass runway.

What Travelers Love
  • Exceptional Grass Runway: The airfield is noted for its "1000m grass runway (with 200m overrun)" and is arguably considered to have the "best grass runway in South Africa".
  • Picturesque Location and Lifestyle: FACF is part of an eco-estate offering "spectacular panoramic views across St Francis Bay and to the Winterhoek mountains," providing a "lifestyle experience like no other".
  • Community Events: The airfield hosts an annual Fly-In and Market Day, which is a popular community event welcoming visitors.
  • Emergency Services Use: The facility is utilized by the NSRI, Working with Fire, and the South African Air Force for emergency operations and training, indicating its operational value.
  • Night Operations Capable: The airfield is equipped with landing lights for night operations, which activate automatically at sunset.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Fuel Availability: There is no Avgas or Jet A1 available directly at the airfield; Mogas can be found in the village approximately 4 km away.
  • Runway Lighting Under Maintenance: The runway lights are currently under maintenance and are not fully operational until further notice.
  • Private Hangar Ownership: Hangars are not available for rent as they are all privately owned.
  • Prior Permission Required: Visiting pilots must obtain prior permission, pay a landing fee, and submit a signed indemnity before using the airfield.
  • No On-site Accommodation: There is no accommodation directly on the airpark itself, though options are available in St Francis Bay.
  • Limited Car Rental: The nearest car rental agency (Avis) is in Jeffreys Bay, requiring an extra charge for vehicle drop-off and collection at the airfield.

St Francis Airfield offers a unique and highly regarded private flying experience within a beautiful eco-estate setting, particularly appealing to private pilots and those seeking a lifestyle focused on aviation. However, visitors should be aware of the limited on-site services, such as fuel and car rental, and the requirement for prior arrangements for airfield use.

Last updated: 55 days ago

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