Flying in Pretoria, South Africa
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Pretoria — the nearest is Waterkloof Air Force Base (FAWK), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 13h 37m of daylight at midsummer down to about 10h 23m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Pretoria
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Waterkloof Air Force Base
Swartkop Air Force Base
Wonderboom Airport
Haakdoornboom Airport
Kitty Hawk Airport
Grand Central Airport
Microland Flight Park
Freeway Airport
Lanseria International Airport
Petit Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Brits Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 06:48–17:12 | 10h 23m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 05:58–18:02 | 12h 04m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 05:12–18:48 | 13h 37m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 27.5°C / 82°F | 13.5°C / 56°F | 19 km/h | 25% |
| Summer | 26.8°C / 80°F | 16°C / 61°F | 17 km/h | 52% |
| Autumn | 23.6°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 16 km/h | 18% |
| Winter | 20.1°C / 68°F | 6.6°C / 44°F | 17 km/h | 4% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Pretoria, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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