Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF): Codes, Runways & Location
Waterkloof Air Force Base (IATA: WKF · ICAO: FAWK) is a medium-sized airport serving Pretoria, South Africa. It lies at 25.8300° S, 28.2225° E, 4940 ft (1506 m) above sea level.
Overview of Waterkloof Air Force Base
Waterkloof Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Pretoria in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code WKF and the ICAO code FAWK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Waterkloof Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3353 m (11001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 4940 ft (1506 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Swartkop Air Force Base about 6 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 ≈ 3,353 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterkloof Air Force Base
Where is Waterkloof Air Force Base located?
Waterkloof Air Force Base is located in Pretoria, South Africa. Its coordinates are 25.8300° S, 28.2225° E.
What is the airport code for Waterkloof Air Force Base?
Waterkloof Air Force Base has an IATA code of WKF and an ICAO code of FAWK.
How long is the runway at Waterkloof Air Force Base?
Waterkloof Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3353 m (11001 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Waterkloof Air Force Base have?
Waterkloof Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Waterkloof Air Force Base a major airport?
Waterkloof Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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