
General aviation · Kuruman, South Africa
Kuruman/Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve
- Elevation
- 3,921 ft
- Coordinates
- 27°12′S 22°29′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FATW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Tswalo Game Reserve
Elevation
3,921 ft
Position
-27.2050, 22.4819
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FATW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kuruman/Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve (FATW / 015) in Kuruman, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FATW is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FATW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa. Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FATW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FATW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FATW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FATW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FATW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FATW: 27° 12′ 18″ S 22° 28′ 55″ E; elevation 3921 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kuruman
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kuruman. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FATW.
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Cargo Operations at FATW
Support for freighter operations into FATW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FATW sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FASSKathu/SishenKathu, South Africa38 NM134°→
- FAKUKuruman/Johan PienaarKuruman, South Africa52 NM107°→
- FATFPostmasburg/Tommy's FieldPostmasburg, South Africa69 NM157°→
- FBTSTsabongTsabong, Botswana70 NM356°→
- FAPTTommy Field - Postmasburg Soil AirportPostmasburg, South Africa75 NM155°→
- FAUPUpington IntlUpington, South Africa97 NM222°→
Operating into FATW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kuruman/Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve — one desk for the whole trip.