Brakpan – Benoni (FABB)

Brakpan – Benoni (FABB)

Brakpan is a town known for its interesting car mods and hairstyles, however, the airfield is an understated hub of activity and cool people. FABB is one of the oldest airfields in South Africa – it was built before OR Tambo, which explains why it sits nestled...
Parys (PAPY)

Parys (PAPY)

Every young pilot who has trained in the Johannesburg area, will have, at some stage, performed at least a touch and go here, and therefore it has sentimental value.

Kitty Hawk (FAKT)

Kitty Hawk (FAKT)

Why we like it: Nice ‘humpy’ runway, can be challenging the first time, but if you happen to have a bounce, you are usually out of the line of sight of the restaurant patrons…

Springs (FASI)

Springs (FASI)

Not exactly an exciting place to visit, but it has a nice long runway in good condition. There is not much to see or do at this airfield, but there is a reason that I am featuring it… The President’s Trophy Air Race will be held here on the weekend of...