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Big Water Aero

Gariep dam airport

Experience the freedom of the skies surrounded by South Africa’s largest dam and the breathtaking Gariep landscape.

Big Water Aero will be a premium, eco-friendly aviation estate, fully off the grid and powered by nature — blending sustainable living, exclusive connectivity, and unforgettable flying adventures.

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Technical information

Location Indicator

ICAO FAGA

Airport Category

Cat 1

Coordinates

S30°33.73′ / E25°31.79′

Elevation

4,176 FT (1,272m)

Runways

  • 10/28 – 1,310m x 23m (ASPH LCN 10,5)
  • 15/33 – 1,128m x 23m

Airspace

Uncontrolled Class G,124.8hz (Glider Ops 123.4hz)

Operational Hours

Monday to Friday: 06h00 – 15h00 (Zulu/GMT)
Saturday & Sunday: Prior Arrangement Only

Fuelling

AVGAS – Prior Arrangement Only
JetA1 – Prior Arrangement Only

Administration

Airport Manager

airport layout including runways
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The Airport Manager is ready to help, get in touch today.

Fees & pricing

Landing & parking

Landing fees for visiting planes are to be paid to our Airport Manager located at the clubhouse directly after landing.

1. Landing fees for aircraft (ZAR)
Maxmimum certified mass in Kilograms of an aircraft up to and including:Landing Fees (Excluding VAT)VATLanding Fees (Including VAT)
500 - 1,000KGR130R20R150
1,001 - 1,500KGR156R24R180
1,501 - 2,000KGR182R28R210
2,001 - 2,500KGR225R35R260
2,501 - 3,000KGR268R42R310
3,001 - 4,000KGR312R48R360
4,001 - 5,000KGR398R62R460
5,001 - 6,000KGR485R75R560
6,001 - 7,000KGR571R89R660
7,001 - 8,000KGR675R105R780
8,001 - 9,000KGR779R121R900
9,001 - 10,000KGR883R137R1020
10,001 Kg and over for every additional 1,000 Kg or part thereof R68R13R100
2. Apron parking fees for aircraft (ZAR)
Maxmimum certified mass in Kilograms of an aircraft up to and including:Parking Fees (Excl VAT) Per 12 HoursVATParking Fees (Incl VAT) Per 12 Hours
500 - 1,000KGR20R3R23
1,001 - 1,500KGR40R6R46
1,501 - 2,000KGR60R9R69
2,001 - 2,500KGR80R12R92
2,501 - 3,000KGR100R16R116
3,001 - 4,000KGR120R19R139
4,001 - 5,000KGR140R22R162
5,001 - 6,000KGR160R25R185
6,001 - 7,000KGR180R28R208
7,001 - 8,000KGR20031R231
8,001 - 9,000KGR220R34R254
9,001 - 10,000KGR240R37R277
An additional charge of ZAR 100 applies for in-hangar parking R87R13R100
3. Fixed charges for operations after the published hours of operations (ZAR)
DescriptionCharge (Excl VAT)VATCharge (Incl VAT)
Gariep Dam AirportR783R117R900

Get in touch

Big Water Aero airport at Gariep Dam is happening! Get in touch with questions or to make bookings.

Address

Featherbrooke Estate, Gariepdam, 1746

Phone

+27 21 271 0501

Mobile

+27 72 837 3101

Email

info@bigwater.aero