Vryburg Airport (VRU)

Vyrburg, ZA 🇿🇦 Medium Airport

ICAO

FAVB

IATA

VRU

Elevation

3920 ft

Region

ZA-NW

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FAVB

Local Code: Not available

Location: -26.982401° N, 24.7288° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Medium Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Vryburg Airport (FAVB/VRU) primarily serves as a regional airfield for private charter flights rather than commercial passenger traffic, which means comprehensive recent traveler reviews are scarce. Overall traveler sentiment can be inferred as largely neutral for general aviation users, appreciating its functional role as an access point to the North West Province. For potential commercial travelers, satisfaction would likely be low due to the lack of scheduled services and basic facilities.

What Travelers Love
  • Convenient for private charters: The airport is utilized by private charter jets, offering a direct entry point to the region.
  • Gateway to regional exploration: It provides access to the natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural experiences of South Africa's North West Province.
  • Proximity to Vryburg CBD: The airport is located approximately 2.5 kilometers south of the Vryburg central business district.
  • Car rental availability: Car rental agencies are available, offering travelers flexibility to explore the surrounding area at their own pace.
Common Complaints
  • Limited and very basic facilities: Vryburg Airport is a small airfield with very basic facilities and does not offer scheduled commercial flights.
  • No customs or immigration services: The airport is not an airport of entry and lacks customs facilities.
  • Unreliable local transportation: Taxis and minibus taxis in Vryburg are not always reliable for tourists, making pre-arranged transfers advisable.
  • Lack of direct commercial connections: Travelers needing to reach larger hubs, such as Johannesburg, would require taxi and flight connections via other airports like Kimberley or Sishen, or a long drive.

Vryburg Airport (FAVB/VRU) serves a niche role, mainly catering to private and charter flights into the Vryburg area. Travelers should anticipate very basic infrastructure and the necessity of arranging all onward transportation and services in advance due to the absence of scheduled commercial flights and comprehensive passenger amenities.

Last updated: 65 days ago

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
18/36 3937 ft 66 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
VB Vryburg NDB 425 kHz

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