Vryburg Airport (VRU): Codes, Runways & Location
Vryburg Airport (IATA: VRU · ICAO: FAVB) is a medium-sized airport serving Vryburg, South Africa. It lies at 26.9824° S, 24.7288° E, 3920 ft (1195 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vryburg Airport
Vryburg Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vryburg in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code VRU and the ICAO code FAVB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Vryburg Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 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 3920 ft (1195 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Reivilo Airport (RVO) about 83 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vryburg Airport
Where is Vryburg Airport located?
Vryburg Airport is located in Vryburg, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.9824° S, 24.7288° E.
What is the airport code for Vryburg Airport?
Vryburg Airport has an IATA code of VRU and an ICAO code of FAVB.
How long is the runway at Vryburg Airport?
Vryburg Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vryburg Airport have?
Vryburg Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vryburg Airport a major airport?
Vryburg Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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