Stellenbosch Airport

Stellenbosch, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

FASH

IATA

-

Elevation

295 ft

Region

ZA-WC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FASH

Local Code: Not available

Location: -33.980983° N, 18.822327° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Stellenbosch Airport (FASH) appears to be a small airfield primarily serving the Stellenbosch Flying Club and general aviation activities, rather than a commercial airport with regular passenger flights. Traveler reviews and experiences found are largely from pilots, flying enthusiasts, or those involved in flight simulation, focusing on the airfield's operational aspects and scenic location. Consequently, there is no recent data available regarding typical commercial traveler concerns such as terminal facilities, security wait times, customs/immigration, or transportation connections for passenger services.

What Travelers Love (Pilots/Aviation Enthusiasts):

  • Scenic Location: The airfield is lauded for its magnificent setting, surrounded by vineyards with mountains and the Indian Ocean as backdrops, offering a beautiful environment for flying.
  • Flying Club Atmosphere: It is described as having a great club with nice infrastructure and cool people, fostering a positive community for aviators.
  • Ideal for Practice: Pilots appreciate it as a good place to practice crosswind landings.
  • Flying Experiences: The airport offers opportunities for flying lessons, skydives, and other flying experiences.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Commercial Passenger Facilities: As a small airfield, it does not offer commercial airline services or the associated facilities like extensive terminals, customs, or immigration.
  • No Published METAR: Stellenbosch Airport does not publish a METAR (routine aviation weather report); the nearest weather station is Cape Town International Airport, which is 20 km away.
  • Limited Navigation Aids: There are no navigational aids found directly in the vicinity of Stellenbosch Airport itself.

Stellenbosch Airport (FASH) is best understood as a vibrant hub for general aviation and flying club activities, offering a picturesque and community-focused environment for pilots and those interested in aviation experiences. It is not suited for commercial passenger travel, and therefore, travelers seeking traditional airport services will not find them here.

Last updated: 62 days ago

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01/19 2492 ft - ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
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