Gariep Dam Airport

Gariepdam, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FAHV

IATA

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Elevation

4176 ft

Region

ZA-FS

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FAHV

Local Code: Not available

Location: -30.562111° N, 25.529343° E

Continent: AF

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

While explicit recent traveler reviews for Gariep Dam Airport (FAHV) are scarce, available information suggests it is primarily utilized by private aviation, eco-tourism flights, and glider pilots. The overall sentiment indicates a functional and scenic airfield well-suited for its specialized purposes, though not equipped for traditional commercial passenger services.

What Travelers Love
  • Good Runways: The airfield features two long, asphalt runways, which have been described positively in past experiences as "good tar runways".
  • Scenic Location & Sport Flying Opportunities: Situated in a wide, grassy valley with nearby wildlife and close to the Gariep Dam, it's considered an ideal location for sport-flying, particularly gliding, due to favorable weather conditions.
  • Convenient Refueling Point: It serves as an "ideal refuelling point on the way to the south" for light aircraft.
  • Nearby Accommodation with Shuttle Services: Several guesthouses and hotels in the Gariep Dam area offer airport shuttle services for pilots and visitors.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Commercial Facilities: Gariep Dam Airport is a small, civil airfield that does not offer customs or immigration services and is not designated as an airport of entry. It lacks a control tower (unattended) and airport lighting for night operations, making it unsuitable for commercial passenger flights. There is no mention of traditional airline service.
  • Prior Arrangement for Services: Both AVGAS and JetA1 fuel are available but require prior arrangement, as do all flights into the private airfield.
  • Lack of Public Transportation Details: While accommodation shuttles exist, detailed information on public transportation connections to and from the airport is not readily available.

Gariep Dam Airport (recently updated to ICAO code FAGA, previously FAHV) appears to be a well-regarded and functional facility for general and sport aviation, particularly for pilots seeking a convenient stopover, refueling, or access to the region's gliding and eco-tourism opportunities. Travelers should note its specialized nature and the absence of facilities typically found at larger commercial airports.

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15/33 3694 ft 75 ft ASP Active

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