Ysterplaat Air Force Base (FAYP)
Ysterplaat Air Force Base is a medium airport in Cape Town, South Africa. It has ICAO code FAYP.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA code | — |
| ICAO code | FAYP |
| Airport name | Ysterplaat Air Force Base |
| Type | medium airport |
| City / municipality | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Coordinates | -33.9002, 18.498301 |
| Elevation | 52 ft |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Length | Length (m) | Surface | Lighted | Designator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5200 ft | 1,584 m | ASP | Yes | 02 |
Location
Ysterplaat Air Force Base sits at latitude -33.9002, longitude 18.498301 at an elevation of 52 ft in Western Cape, South Africa. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into a map service.
Nearby airports
CPT — Cape Town International Airport 13 km · Cape TownSDB — Langebaanweg Airport 108 km · LangebaanwegFASD — Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport 115 km · Saldanha-VredenburgROD — Robertson Airport 130 km · RobertsonOVG — Overberg Airport 177 km · OverbergVRE — Vredendal Airport 251 km · Vredendal
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ysterplaat Air Force Base?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base uses ICAO code FAYP.
Where is Ysterplaat Air Force Base?
Ysterplaat Air Force Base is located in Cape Town, South Africa, at -33.9002, 18.498301.
What is the difference between IATA and ICAO codes?
IATA codes are the three-letter passenger-facing codes printed on tickets; ICAO codes are the four-letter codes used for flight planning and air traffic control.