Robertson Airport (ROD): Codes, Runways & Location
Robertson Airport (IATA: ROD · ICAO: FARS) is a medium-sized airport serving Robertson, South Africa. It lies at 33.8122° S, 19.9028° E, 640 ft (195 m) above sea level.
Overview of Robertson Airport
Robertson Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Robertson in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code ROD and the ICAO code FARS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Robertson Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. The field elevation is 640 ft (195 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Overberg Airport (OVG) about 90 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 ≈ 1,500 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Robertson Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Robertson Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robertson Airport
Where is Robertson Airport located?
Robertson Airport is located in Robertson, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.8122° S, 19.9028° E.
What is the airport code for Robertson Airport?
Robertson Airport has an IATA code of ROD and an ICAO code of FARS.
How long is the runway at Robertson Airport?
Robertson Airport's longest runway is about 1500 m (4921 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Robertson Airport have?
Robertson Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Robertson Airport a major airport?
Robertson Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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