Richards Bay Airport — Richards Bay, South Africa
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Distance & flight time from RCB
Richards Bay Airport
RCB serves Richards Bay Airport in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, a coastal city built around one of Africa's largest deep-water harbors. The airport primarily supports the region's substantial coal export, aluminum smelting, and industrial shipping activity, along with tourism traffic to nearby beaches, wetlands, and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. RCB offers domestic flights connecting to Johannesburg, serving both business travelers tied to the port economy and visitors heading to KwaZulu-Natal's northern coastline. The airport is a modest regional facility befitting Richards Bay's mid-sized population but economically significant industrial role.
Runways at Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4265 ft (1300 m) | 69 ft (21 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.9 MHz |
Airports near Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
- Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) — 80.9 km (50.3 mi)
- Mkuze Airport (MZQ) — 124.1 km (77.1 mi)
- King Shaka International Airport (DUR) — 135.4 km (84.1 mi)
- Virginia Airport (VIR) — 152.2 km (94.6 mi)
- Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) — 192.9 km (119.9 mi)
- Ladysmith Airport (LAY) — 229.2 km (142.4 mi)
- Newcastle Airport (NCS) — 233.6 km (145.2 mi)
- Matsapha International Airport (MTS) — 257.8 km (160.2 mi)
RCB is Richards Bay Airport in South Africa, serving an industrial port city and nearby wetland tourism. Searchers usually want domestic flight links to Johannesburg or access to iSimangaliso Wetland Park.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Richards Bay Airport is RCB.
What is the ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport is FARB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.