Richards Bay Airport (RCB): Codes, Runways & Location
Richards Bay Airport (IATA: RCB · ICAO: FARB) is a medium-sized airport serving Richards Bay, South Africa. It lies at 28.7410° S, 32.0921° E, 109 ft (33 m) above sea level.
Overview of Richards Bay Airport
Richards Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Richards Bay in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code RCB and the ICAO code FARB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Richards Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1300 m (4265 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 109 ft (33 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Empangeni Airport (EMG) about 20 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 ≈ 1,300 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richards Bay Airport
Where is Richards Bay Airport located?
Richards Bay Airport is located in Richards Bay, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.7410° S, 32.0921° E.
What is the airport code for Richards Bay Airport?
Richards Bay Airport has an IATA code of RCB and an ICAO code of FARB.
How long is the runway at Richards Bay Airport?
Richards Bay Airport's longest runway is about 1300 m (4265 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Richards Bay Airport have?
Richards Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Richards Bay Airport a major airport?
Richards Bay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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