
Regional airport · Vredendal, South Africa
Vredendal
- Elevation
- 330 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°38′S 18°33′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
FAVR runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Vredendal (FAVR/VRE) has one runway, 08/26, 4,265 ft (1,300 m) long. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAVR, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Vredendal
Elevation
330 ft
Position
-31.6410, 18.5448
Fuel
No fuel available
Runways · FAVR
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) | 59 ft | — | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAVR.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vredendal (FAVR / VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAVR is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FAVR
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 FAVR
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAVR covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FAVR
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAVR is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAVR
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAVR: 31° 38′ 28″ S 18° 32′ 41″ E; elevation 330 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Vredendal
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Vredendal. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAVR.
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Cargo Operations at FAVR
Support for freighter operations into FAVR covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FAVR sits in the network
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Operating into FAVR?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vredendal — one desk for the whole trip.