Margate Airport (MGH): Codes, Runways & Location
Margate Airport (IATA: MGH · ICAO: FAMG) is a medium-sized airport serving Margate, South Africa. It lies at 30.8574° S, 30.3430° E, 495 ft (151 m) above sea level.
Overview of Margate Airport
Margate Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Margate in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code MGH and the ICAO code FAMG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Margate Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1370 m (4495 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 495 ft (151 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mkambati Airport (MBM) about 58 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 ≈ 1,370 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Margate Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Margate Airport
Where is Margate Airport located?
Margate Airport is located in Margate, South Africa. Its coordinates are 30.8574° S, 30.3430° E.
What is the airport code for Margate Airport?
Margate Airport has an IATA code of MGH and an ICAO code of FAMG.
How long is the runway at Margate Airport?
Margate Airport's longest runway is about 1370 m (4495 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Margate Airport have?
Margate Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Margate Airport a major airport?
Margate Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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