Important
Airfield Information
- FAKR S26 04' 54" E27 43' 32"
- Runway 08/26 Alt Feet 5499
- Radio 122.0
- Avgas is available at FAKR
- The fuel bay operating hours are: 08:00 - 16:45 Monday to Saturday and 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday and Public Holidays
- Fuel available at R33.00 per liter (price updated 25 April 2024)
- Daily aircraft parking fees will be levied for any overnight parking. Please submit your contact details to the Club Secretary on krugersdorp@flyingclub.co.za or
- Rudie Nel 083 472 1478 Airfield Manager. Email adress:airfield@flyingclub.co.za
- No filming, filming production or photoshoot may be undertaken at the Airfield without the prior approval from the Operator. Applications must be submitted in writing to the Club Secretary at krugersdorp@flyingclub.co.za four (4) weeks prior to the event
Available Flight Schools
- Alpi Aviation - 082 556 3592
- Helivate - 060 969 3317
- Aviatech Flight Academy - 082 303 1124
Weather Info
FAKR Joining Procedure
Radio: “Krugersdorp Traffic”
Frequency: 122.0 MHz
Runway: 08/26 (732m x 29m tar). Grass strip (unregistered strip and therefore to be used at pilot’s discretion.)
Inbound aircraft MUST broadcast on 122.0 MHz when 5 miles inbound and thereafter as appropriate for joining and landing.
Licensee and operator of the Jack Taylor Airfield.
About
Krugersdorp Flying Club
The Krugersdorp Flying Club is the Airport Authority (Operator) and Licensee of the Jack Taylor Airfield situated 2nm west of Krugersdorp, now known as Mogale City. Elevation is 5500′ and is below the Lanseria TMA which extends upwards from 6500′.
HMS Krugersdorp, as the Airfield is affectionately known, is built on top of a hill . Approach and short finals on runway 26 has a cliff of about 200′ and can make for exciting flying.
