Richards Bay Airport — Richards Bay, South Africa

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Searching for an airport code near Richards Bay? Richards Bay Airport is identified as RCB (ICAO: FARB).

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05/234265 ft (1300 m)69 ft (21 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.9 MHz
TWRTWR118.9 MHz

Airports near Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

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.