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Richards Bay Airport (FARB / RCB)

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FARB airport at a glance

ICAO code: FARB
IATA code: RCB
City: Richards Bay
Region: KwaZulu Natal
Country: South Africa
Elevation: 109 ft (33 m)
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Coordinates: 28.7410° S, 32.0921° E
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Weather & airport info FARB

Current weather

No current weather report is available for this airport.

Airport

Elevation: 109 ft (33 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 05:16 / 17:58 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
05/23	1,300 m (4,265 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 118.9
Tower: 118.9

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map FARB

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for FARB(1)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

NoticeAeronautical information serviceF0168/26· permanent
A manual amendment to AIRAC AIP SUP S078/26 dated October 01, 2026, is required: on page 72 of FARB VOR-03, the MSA (Minimum Safe Altitude) 25NM RBV VOR in sector 270 degrees - 360 degrees must be changed from 2100 ft to 2200 ft.
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HAND AMEND AIRAC AIP SUP S078/26 DATED 01 OCT 2026 AS FLW: FARB VOR-03, PAGE 72: MSA 25NM RBV VOR, CHANGE SECTOR 270DEG - 360DEG 2100' TO 2200'.
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F0168/26 NOTAMR F0163/26
 Q)FAJA/QOAXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/2844S03206E005
 A)FARB B)2610011241 C)PERM
 E)HAND AMEND AIRAC AIP SUP S078/26 DATED 01 OCT 2026 AS FLW: FARB
 VOR-03, PAGE 72: MSA 25NM RBV VOR, CHANGE SECTOR 270DEG - 360DEG
 2100' TO 2200'.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Charter operators based here

Operators with a base at this airport.

BAC HelicoptersDurban (Virginia) (FAVG) · Helicopter
Richards Bay Air CarriersPiston aircraft

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Map: Richards Bay Airport

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About the airport

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FARB airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Richards Bay airport (FARB) today?

There is currently 1 valid NOTAM for Richards Bay (FARB). For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

How long are the runways at Richards Bay airport (FARB)?

Richards Bay (FARB) has one runway: runway 05/23 with 1,300 m (4,265 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Richards Bay airport (FARB)?

Frequencies at FARB: Tower 118.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Richards Bay Airport?

The ICAO code is FARB and the IATA code is RCB. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of FARB airport?

Richards Bay Airport sits at 109 ft (33 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.

Can I fly to FARB by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Richards Bay Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to FARB?

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