Vredendal Airport (VRE): Codes, Runways & Location
Vredendal Airport (IATA: VRE · ICAO: FAVR) is a medium-sized airport serving Vredendal, South Africa. It lies at 31.6410° S, 18.5448° E, 330 ft (101 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vredendal Airport
Vredendal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vredendal in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code VRE and the ICAO code FAVR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vredendal 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: com. The field elevation is 330 ft (101 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) about 152 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 Vredendal Airport
Where is Vredendal Airport located?
Vredendal Airport is located in Vredendal, South Africa. Its coordinates are 31.6410° S, 18.5448° E.
What is the airport code for Vredendal Airport?
Vredendal Airport has an IATA code of VRE and an ICAO code of FAVR.
How long is the runway at Vredendal Airport?
Vredendal Airport's longest runway is about 1300 m (4265 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vredendal Airport have?
Vredendal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with com surfacing.
Is Vredendal Airport a major airport?
Vredendal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Vredendal Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.