Springbok Airport (SBU): Codes, Runways & Location
Springbok Airport (IATA: SBU · ICAO: FASB) is a medium-sized airport serving Springbok, South Africa. It lies at 29.6893° S, 17.9396° E, 2690 ft (820 m) above sea level.
Overview of Springbok Airport
Springbok Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Springbok in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code SBU and the ICAO code FASB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Springbok Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1589 m (5213 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. The field elevation is 2690 ft (820 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kleinsee Airport (KLZ) about 82 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 ≈ 1,589 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Springbok Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Springbok Airport
Where is Springbok Airport located?
Springbok Airport is located in Springbok, South Africa. Its coordinates are 29.6893° S, 17.9396° E.
What is the airport code for Springbok Airport?
Springbok Airport has an IATA code of SBU and an ICAO code of FASB.
How long is the runway at Springbok Airport?
Springbok Airport's longest runway is about 1589 m (5213 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Springbok Airport have?
Springbok Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Springbok Airport a major airport?
Springbok Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Springbok Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.