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According to my findings ICAO-designator FAMY is now Mazzepa Bay at 32°28'19"S 028°39'02"E and Malmesbury is closed.
HARD DRIVE STOLEN OUT OF CHECK IN LUGGAGE
I am disgusted by the fact that my property was stolen right out of my locked luggage. I flew on the 02/05/16 from Johannesburg to Cape town on mango flight JE123 at 5:55 this morning. After landing and checking my luggage i found that my lock had been removed and my hard drive taken from the bag. To say that this is the worst experience i have had , is an understatement. I feel that as a passenger my right to a safe flight and to not have any items stolen from checked in luggage has been violated. For goodness sake my bag was locked and the lock was removed by one of your personal , is this what we as passengers can expect from your airports staff!!!! i am disgusted and request that this situation be rectified immediately or i will be taking this further.
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Hi all
I have taken over the operation of FADS (De Doorns) private airstrip. I extended the runway to 1000m and 20m wide. Please contact me beforehand for use of the airstrip.
Regards,
Stephan Rossouw
stephan@mooigezicht.co.za
car hire
i need a car from airport to mokopane mine and back from7-11 tommorow
re: complaint about immigration officials
Travelling through Oliver Tambo in December was a bitter experience. What is going on? on the 3rd December 18.00hrs.
We were a family of 5 travelling with friends who were connecting onto the BA to London . Our flight was delayed and we had 40 minutes to get through transit( why we need our passports stamped I will never understand) and collect our boarding passes from the ticket offices before proceeding to the security check. I ran to the front of the queue and received permission for the gentleman in front of the queue explaining my situation. He was most kind and let us go through - On arriving at the desk I was scorned and laughed at by a lady immigration official who told me to get to the back of the queue. Once again I showed her the ticket and explained our situation. She shouted and told us all to proceed to the back. I was determined to get some assistance and requested that she please assist us. A neighboring official abruptly got out of his cubicle aggressively stormed toward us and Screamed and shouted at us as if wee had committed a crime. He said - "GET TO THE BACK OF THE QUEUE - DONT THINK THAT BECAUSE YOU DO THAT IN YOUR COUNTRY YOU CAN DO THAT HERE!" I was completely stunned - An Australian lady in the queue and an elderly Nigerian gentleman called and asked us please to go in front of them as they too were embarrassed at the way this officer was treating us. If this is the welcome into South Africa as a transit point - i shudder to think what its like when you are entering - Surely it is common sense to have a fast track or lane for business class travellers or under an hour connection queue without having to beg and be humiliated. Disgusted.
Think about the passagers.
We have now been sitting on a plane at OR Tambo for 50min because of bad weather - which is definately not the airports fault. However, when we are told that we are nr 13 in line to take off (after 50min), my question is "Why did you not give the flight a delayed status and leave us in the airport building where we would at least be comfortable and could get something to eat". Your conveniance when it comes to staying on schedule should not be put above your customers wellbeing. Sitting on a plane for an extra hour - means the Cape Town flight is now 3 hours long!!!!!!
Employment
Looking for aircraft maintenance post.I have 9 years experience as an aircraft technician, please call me on 0722610978 or email nlambane@yahoo.com. name is Larry
flight information
When the status of a flight is "landed / delayed", what does it mean?
A must!
Indeed! Nice infrastructure n cool people! Good place to practice crosswind landings.
Airport Announcements
I am the airport from 5pm (my flight is at 7) .... Just need to mention how totally embarrassing it is to be a South African as the announcements being made are in very bad accents - unclear, and one can barely hear what is being said. In addition the announcer either shouts over the PA system or two announcements are made simultaneously. I can barely understand what is being said & doubt whether any foreigners will be able to understand.
Employement
My name is Chantelle Engelbrecht, I am 21 years old, and my dream has always been to work in the aviation field! I have a great interest in ANY employment offered at Wonderboom Airport, and then work myself up from there. You are welcome to contact me : 082 495 2592 or aengelbrecht@rocketmail.com Thank you ;-)
delayed flights
I see the Arrival time and DELAYED is shown but NO aprox time of Delays????
Training and development
Hi
Im Zanele Carol Mabena a 26 year female looking for a job in the training and development department, please feel free to contact me on 0785310399 if there's any vacancy available, looking forward to hearing from you .
Book in
How long before the time does one have to be at the airport for an international flight?
The Best of the Best
A small airfield with a big heart. Over week-ends it hums with aviation enthusiasts. Anything from the most basic microlight to the bigger single engine commercial aircraft. Great restaurant and food!!!
Need to delete rwy 10/28
It is now 08/26 (already added) with a paved surface
FABB Correction
Nice quiet airfield. Takeoff to SSE advised and landing to NNW advised where possible due to residential area to North of airfield with no suitable emergency landing areas. Avgas available.
FABB
Nice quiet airfield. Takeoff to SSW advised and landing to NNW advised where possible due to residential area to North of airfield with no suitable emergency landing areas. Avgas available.
FAVD
Long narrow dirt/gravel strip. "Hump" on runway if approaching from East, touchdown point advised 200-300 m from threshold to avoid a bounce!
FATI
Nice smooth tar strip, uphill slope that can be misleading if approaching from NE , hardstand parking for approx. 4 aircraft. No fuel.
flights to you from joburg
Please send me more info on how to get flights to you from joburg lanseria airport preferably. Thanks candice 0741411684
How to get to Springbok
From Jo'burg, better is to fly to Upington and hire a car there. It's a shorter drive than from CT.
Avoid !!
This airport is no longer use-able ...
Local "friendlies" will liberate you of fuel - and avionics whilst making gestures with knives and panga's.
The old Hangars are no longer there - they have been "re-appropriated and re-located" to the other side of the road to form housing for the same friendlies....
Waiting at OR Tambo Airport
I am travelling from Cape Town to JHB and have to wait quite a long time for my flight to Malawi, is there a facility at the airport where I can wait for a few hours?
tracking down someone
hi, is it possible to track down someone I was sitting next to?
Website is useless
What is the point of simply listing all the flights coming in without providing any search facilities. I am trying to find out if there is a flight coming in from the DRC today and I have to scroll through endless lists. Surely it would be very simple to add a few search criteria such as departure airport, local or international, airline etc.
Where does the information/research come from?
This site is community maintained and updated. There is nobody associated with OurAirports that does any research or verification that I'm aware of. The concept is that pilots around the world will update the information that is relevant to them and thus create a database of world wide airport information. So, become a member and update the information yourself.
bethseda
ooooooo is this serviceable - I flew over the area not too long ago and deduced that it was not - have there been any changes since - where does the Info / Research come from ????
flights
Hi
are u a domestic airport?
re: Fuel
Reply to @ODN:
re: Restaurant
Could I please have the phone number for the restaurant at Parys Airfield Freestate.
Please forward the info to 084 702 9253
Regards
Trix Ludick
Airport no longer exists
Now seems to be a housing estate
Odi Raceway
NOT AN AIRPORT ANYMORE. HAS BEEN A DRAG STRIP FOR THE LAST SIX YEARS.
Request for Pictures of Mahikeng Airport
Hi,
My name is Elliot, I am currently working on a research for my studies at University of Johannesburg.
I was hoping you can provide me with the photos of Mahikeng airport as i cannot find them on the net. Or please provide with the link wherei can find them.
My email address is japeelliot@gmail.co.za
Many thanks
Not Bredasdorp Airfield.
The airfield shown is no longer in service. This is now a private farm. Cows on the runway. New Bredasdorp Airfield on Road between Bredasdorp and Arniston
Found this on Google Earth, anyone care to tell me any more
First hand account/experience or difficulty of access?
People behavior towards airport peronal
Who it may concern
I was at OR Tambo airport for a flight to Maputo and what catching my eye is how the airport personal has to deal with everyday nonsense of passengers, passengers get angry with airport personal because the idiots don’t lessen when their names are called because they delaying the aircraft or they don’t read there information on their boarding pass nor there tickets.
From that I board my ticket all the necessary information is on there were to go, how mush bags are allowed and even their weight is specified.
We was in line for a flight to Maputo the other day and as usual the airport was very busy, I’ve standing there and watch people’s behavior and lessening to remarks what people have to say towards airport personal is hard to believe. Just before our boarding time our company called and inform us not to board because of something out of there control.
Our luggage was already checked in and now to get it back was what’s amassing me how well the airport personal behaved and responded when inform them that we are not boarding were to go and claim our luggage back… very quick and friendly. While collecting our luggage a very angry passenger also comes to collect her bags and stated that she were treated unfair… this is totally nonsense. I was there and hear the airport personal calling her numerous times because she was delaying the flight… good luck to you women and with some wake up pills you probably catch your flight next time. My feel really goes out to the airport personal for what they have to deal with every day.
Sincerely Yours
FAFO general information
FAFO is a private, licensed aerodrome. Pilots are more than welcome to visit, but please note the following:
1. Use of the aerodrome is entirely at user's own risk.
2. To check on local conditions, weather and arrange for access to the aerodrome, please 'phone Frikkie Greeff on 082 490 1800, or e-mail fgreeff@woodoc.com.
3. No Avgas available at FAFO, however you can fill up at Grahamstown, Queenstown, Port Alfred, East London or Port Elizabeth.
4. TIBA frequency is 124.8.
5. Please note, the aerodrome is used by students from 43 Air School, Algoa, Border Aviation and Progress and can get quite busy at times.
6. Please conduct an inspection flight prior to landing.
Hermanus airfield
Can anyone remember when it was closed?
Thank You
Hi. This site was really helpful. Thank you so much for providing this info.
Aerodrome Info
Rustenburg (FARG), is an Unmanned Airfield. The Only Fuel available at the moment is AVGAS100. The Airfield is situated 1NM NE of the city of Rustenburg. The Airfield is compliant for Night Flying. For Transportation from the Airfield, Call John's Taxi Cell No. 082 7712146.
For all First Time Night Flyers!!!
Pilanesberg Int., amazing airport beautiful runway but at night invisible to the average Flyer. Trick is to Press the PTT (Push To Talk) 3 times to switch on and up to 7 times for intensity. After the 7th push the runway lighting will switch off. Easiest way to locate the airfield is 3NM on a radial 050 FRM PNV. Enjoy !!!
Panorama Airfield
At Panorama Airfield with both helicopter and fixed wing pilots that have a passion for flying and training new pilots on both helicopters and fixed wing aircrafts. "We love to fly and teach"
what's it for?
I'm just wondering what goes on over there, what is that airfield for really? Are there any planes flying in or out of it regularly? Is it an airport? Any scheduled domestic flights? Any info will be much appreciated, thanks in advance
help me please
ppl.need study with your school how much forppl.cpl.IR please contact me mb in Egypt00201096363728
Quotation from Marble Hall to Mmakgatle Village
I would like to ask about quotations from Marble Hall to Mmakgatle (Ga-Marankhana)
High Way Airfield - Homebase
This is home base for some 25 odd recreational flyers from Knysna on the Garden Route of South Africa
help
My son whom is in Grade 11 has a school assisgnment which needs to be completed during the upcoming school holidays. The assisgnment is to find work in his envisioned career path and enter the career environment in a "hands on" situation for one week, so that he can gain insight into the realities and demands of the world in work. His dream is to be a pilot when he finishes school.
The employer would not need to renumerate him, but will be required to provide the school with a written report regarding his behaviour and progress.
Could you please assist him with a position which will be invaluable to me child in preparing him for his future.
Please contact me on 0799335995 or on email naomi.campbell@fnb.co.za.
Thanking you sincerely,
Naomi Campbell
Could you please assist him
Ladies Toilets
There was a cleaner at the ladies toilet who was simply waiting for weary passengers and was insisting we pay her some cash for cleaning the toilets.
I did not see any notice to that effect. I have traveled several times in and out of OR Tambo Airport but never experienced this demand.
What next ? do we have to pay for a toilet roll before entering the toilet ?
10 people and still nothing!?
🔗 Wed, 04 May 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa
Our boarding has been delayed by over 20 minites. Sa1017 to bloemfontein at gate e8.
NO ONE knows whats going on,no one can tell us when we will be boarding - theres a foreign guy here that said he does not respect the way the staff spoke to him and that took 10 people to sort out.
Useless
Ridiculous
Embarrassing
Pathetic
Waste and joke of a service
I can literally swear right now at the incompetence of these people!!!