Knysna / High Way Airfield

Knysna, ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

ZA-0115

IATA

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Elevation

- ft

Region

ZA-WC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -33.950756° N, 22.979482° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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Online Reviews Summary

Knysna / Highway Airfield (ZA-0115) is primarily a small, private grass airfield catering to recreational pilots and light aircraft. Traveler sentiment among its users is generally positive, with particular appreciation for the airfield's condition and its role in the private flying community. It is important for potential visitors to understand that this is not a commercial airport equipped for scheduled passenger flights.

What Travelers Love
  • Runway Quality: The airfield is noted for its great and very neat grass runway, making it suitable for light aircraft.
  • Active and Well-Used: It is described as an active and well-used airfield within the private aviation community.
  • Home Base for Recreational Flyers: The airfield serves as a home base for a significant number of recreational flyers from the Knysna area.
  • Hangars: There are a large number of hangars at the airfield, which have been built in recent years.
  • Scenic Flight Opportunities: The airfield is used as a base for scenic flights, offering stunning views of the surrounding Outeniqua mountains and the Garden Route coastline.
Common Complaints
  • Difficulty with Prior Permission Required (PPR): Some users have reported difficulty contacting the airfield management to obtain prior permission to land, with contact details sometimes being outdated or unresponsive.
  • Lack of Commercial Airport Facilities: As a private airfield, it lacks the terminal facilities, extensive security checkpoints, and customs/immigration services typically found at commercial airports.
  • No Commercial Flights: The airfield does not serve commercial passenger flights. Travelers looking for scheduled flights to the Knysna area are directed to George Airport (GRJ), which is approximately an hour's drive away.
  • Limited Public Transportation: There are no dedicated public transport connections or commercial shuttle services directly to the airfield itself; shuttle services in the Knysna region primarily connect to George Airport.

Knysna / Highway Airfield (ZA-0115) is an excellent facility for private pilots and recreational aviation, offering a well-maintained grass runway and a vibrant community for local flyers and scenic experiences. However, commercial travelers should plan to fly into George Airport (GRJ) for scheduled flights and access to typical airport amenities.

Last updated: 68 days ago

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
13L/31R 2200 ft 60 ft Grass Active

Type Description Frequency
GF High Way Traffic or Reenendal Airfield 124.8 MHz

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