Ysterplaat Air Force Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Ysterplaat Air Force Base (ICAO: FAYP) is a medium-sized airport serving Cape Town, South Africa. It lies at 33.9002° S, 18.4983° E, 52 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ysterplaat Air Force Base
Ysterplaat Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Cape Town in South Africa. It is identified by the ICAO code FAYP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ysterplaat Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1585 m (5200 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. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 52 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cape Town International Airport (CPT) about 13 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 ≈ 1,585 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ysterplaat Air Force Base
Where is Ysterplaat Air Force Base located?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.9002° S, 18.4983° E.
What is the airport code for Ysterplaat Air Force Base?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base has an ICAO code of FAYP.
How long is the runway at Ysterplaat Air Force Base?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base's longest runway is about 1585 m (5200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ysterplaat Air Force Base have?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ysterplaat Air Force Base a major airport?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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