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Pretoria Waterkloof Air Force Base Airport (FAWK / WKF)

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FAWK airport at a glance

ICAO code
FAWK
IATA code
WKF
City
Pretoria
Region
Gauteng
Country
South Africa
Elevation
4,940 ft (1,506 m)
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Coordinates
25.8300° S, 28.2225° E
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Weather & airport info FAWK

Current weather

observed 13 Oct, 03:00 UTC
Wind
2 kt (4 km/h) from northeast (40°)
Temperature
18 °C (dew point 7 °C)
Pressure (QNH)
1,025 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR FAWK 130300Z AUTO 04002KT //// // ////// 18/07 Q1025

Airport

Elevation
4,940 ft (1,506 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:34 / 18:11 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
01/193,353 m (11,001 ft)asphaltyes
06/241,920 m (6,299 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Approach: 134.4
  • ATIS: 116.9
  • Ground: 121.85
  • Tower: 121.85

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

Airport map FAWK

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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

Closed per NOTAM: RWY 6/24

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 FAWK(6)

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

  • ClosedRunway: closedD0422/26· until 31 Oct, 22:00 UTC

    Runway 06/24 is closed.

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    RWY 06/24 CLSD.

    D0422/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2550S02813E005
 A)FAWK B)2610070728 C)2610312200
 E)RWY 06/24 CLSD.
  • NoticeAir display: will take placeD0424/26· until 16 Oct, 14:00 UTC

    A ceremonial flypast is taking place at Pretoria Military Sports Club Thaba Tswane.

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    PRETORIA MILITARY SPORTS CLUB THABA TSWANE (254714S 0280818E): CEREMONIAL FLYPAST TAKING PLACE.

    D0424/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QWALW/IV/M/AW/000/150/2547S02808E005
 A)FAWK B)2610090600 C)2610161400
 D)DLY 0600-1400
 E)PRETORIA MILITARY SPORTS CLUB THABA TSWANE (254714S 0280818E):
 CEREMONIAL FLYPAST TAKING PLACE.
 F)SFC G)FL150

    Hours: DLY 0600-1400

  • NoticeParachute jumping exercise: will take placeD0425/26· until 16 Oct, 14:00 UTC

    PRETORIA MILITARY SPORTS CLUB THABA TSWANE: FREE FALL TAKING PLACE.

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    PRETORIA MILITARY SPORTS CLUB THABA TSWANE (254714S 0280818E): FREE FALL TAKING PLACE.

    D0425/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QWPLW/IV/M/AW/000/150/2547S02808E005
 A)FAWK B)2610090600 C)2610161400
 D)DLY 0600-1400
 E)
 PRETORIA MILITARY SPORTS CLUB THABA TSWANE (254714S 0280818E): FREE
 FALL TAKING PLACE.
 F)SFC G)FL150

    Hours: DLY 0600-1400

  • NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeD0426/26· until 16 Oct, 18:00 UTC

    UAS (unmanned aircraft system) operations are taking place at 400 ft above ground near the South African Reserve Bank in Pretoria.

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    SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK, PRETORIA, GAUTENG (254436S 0281132E, 254434S 0281159E, 254448S 0281200E, 254452S 0281135E): UAS OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE. FUA REF: AVJ 05/10-05

    D0426/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/048/2545S02812E001
 A)FAWK B)2610090530 C)2610161800
 D)DLY 0530-1800
 E)SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK, PRETORIA, GAUTENG (254436S 0281132E,
 254434S 0281159E, 254448S 0281200E, 254452S 0281135E): UAS OPS (400FT
 AGL) TAKING PLACE. FUA REF: AVJ 05/10-05
 F)SFC G)4715FT AMSL

    Hours: DLY 0530-1800

  • NoticeAerodrome control tower: operating frequency changedD0405/26· until 27 Dec, 22:00 UTC

    The tower frequency changes from 124.1 MHz to 121.85 MHz.

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    TWR CHG FM 124.1 MHZ TO 121.85 MHZ.

    D0405/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QSTCF/IV/BO/A/000/999/2550S02813E005
 A)FAWK B)2609291423 C)2612272200
 E)TWR CHG FM 124.1 MHZ TO 121.85 MHZ.
  • NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeD0394/26· until 23 Dec, 23:59 UTC

    Near the airport, at GESMAT-KIRKNEY ZANDFONTEIN, PRETORIA, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations are taking place up to 400 feet above ground. These flights are conducted within visual line of sight.

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    GESMAT-KIRKNEY ZANDFONTEIN, PRETORIA (254307S 0280623E, 254305S 0280655E, 254358S 0280651E, 254400S 0280622E): UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE WI VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (VLOS). FUA REF: DN 22/09-2.

    D0394/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/050/2543S02807E001
 A)FAWK B)2609250000 C)2612232359
 E)GESMAT-KIRKNEY ZANDFONTEIN, PRETORIA (254307S 0280623E, 254305S
 0280655E, 254358S 0280651E, 254400S 0280622E): UNMANNED AERIAL
 VEHICLE (UAV) OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE WI VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT
 (VLOS). FUA REF: DN 22/09-2.
 F)SFC G)4993FT AMSL

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).

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About the airport

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FAWK airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Pretoria airport (FAWK) today?

There are currently 6 valid NOTAMs for Pretoria (FAWK). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Runway: closed. 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.

What is the weather at Pretoria airport (FAWK)?

According to the latest weather report for FAWK (METAR, 13 Oct, 03:00 UTC): Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from northeast (40°), temperature 18 °C (dew point 7 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Pretoria airport (FAWK)?

Pretoria (FAWK) has 2 runways: runway 01/19 with 3,353 m (11,001 ft), asphalt and runway 06/24 with 1,920 m (6,299 ft), asphalt. The longest is 3,353 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Pretoria airport (FAWK)?

Frequencies at FAWK: Tower 121.85 MHz, Ground 121.85 MHz and ATIS 116.9 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Waterkloof Air Force Base?

The ICAO code is FAWK and the IATA code is WKF. 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 FAWK airport?

Waterkloof Air Force Base sits at 4,940 ft (1,506 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.

Can I fly to FAWK by private jet?

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