Gliding
cars towing gliders on the runway of the airport

Big Water Aero

Gariep dam airport

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

Big Water Airport 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 webcam

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Aerodrome directory

For official published information please see AD Directory FAGA

airport layout including runways
aerial views of the runways at big water aero
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Fees & pricing

Landing & parking

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

Card and cash payment facilities available.

1. Landing fees for aircraft (ZAR)
Maximum certified mass in Kilograms of an aircraft up to and including:Landing Fees (Excluding VAT)VATLanding Fees (Including VAT)
500 - 1,000KGR140R21R161
1,001 - 1,500KGR160R24R184
1,501 - 2,000KGR180R27R207
2,001 - 2,500KGR220R33R253
2,501 - 3,000KGR260R39R299
3,001 - 4,000KGR320R48R368
4,001 - 5,000KGR400R60R460
5,001 - 6,000KGR480R72R552
6,001 - 7,000KGR580R87R667
7,001 - 8,000KGR680R102R782
8,001 - 9,000KGR780R117R897
9,001 - 10,000KGR880R132R1012
10,001 Kg and over for every additional 1,000 Kg or part thereof R68R10R78
2. Apron parking fees for aircraft (ZAR)
Maximum 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 - 3,000KGR100R15R115
3,001 - 4,000KGR120R18R138
4,001 - 5,000KGR140R21R161
5,001 - 6,000KGR160R24R184
6,001 - 7,000KGR180R27R207
7,001 - 8,000KGR200R30R230
8,001 - 9,000KGR220R33R253
9,001 - 10,000KGR240R36R276
An additional charge of ZAR 100 applies for in-hangar parking R80R12R92
3. Fixed charges for operations after the published hours of operations (ZAR)
DescriptionCharge (Excl VAT)VATCharge (Incl VAT)
Private aviationR340R51R391
Commercial aviationR780R117R897

Get in touch

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

Address

Big Water Airport, Bethulie Road, R701, Gariep Dam, 9922

Phone

+27 21 271 0501

Mobile

+27 72 837 3101

Email

info@bigwater.aero