Barberton Airport: Codes, Runways & Location
Barberton Airport (ICAO: FABR) is a medium-sized airport serving Umjindi (Barberton), South Africa. It lies at 25.7171° S, 30.9750° E, 2250 ft (686 m) above sea level.
Overview of Barberton Airport
Barberton Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Umjindi (Barberton) in South Africa. It is identified by the ICAO code FABR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Barberton Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1006 m (3300 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2250 ft (686 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nelspruit Airport (NLP) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,006 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barberton Airport
Where is Barberton Airport located?
Barberton Airport is located in Umjindi (Barberton), South Africa. Its coordinates are 25.7171° S, 30.9750° E.
What is the airport code for Barberton Airport?
Barberton Airport has an ICAO code of FABR.
How long is the runway at Barberton Airport?
Barberton Airport's longest runway is about 1006 m (3300 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Barberton Airport have?
Barberton Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Barberton Airport a major airport?
Barberton Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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