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Citrusdal Airport

Citrusdal, South Africa

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Citrusdal Airport

Citrusdal, South Africa
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Small general aviation airfield serving the Citrusdal Valley.

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Citrusdal, South Africa
Citrusdal Airport (ICAO: FACI) is a small general aviation airfield located near Citrusdal, a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The airport primarily serves private and light aircraft, supporting agricultural operations and local access in the Olifants River Valley region. Citrusdal is known for its citrus farming and hot springs tourism, and the airfield provides an alternative access point for visitors and operators who prefer air travel to the road journey from Cape Town. Scheduled commercial airline services are not operated at this facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airfield and Citrusdal town is primarily by private vehicle, as no formal public transport links serve the airport.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at Citrusdal Airport; the facility caters exclusively to general aviation traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
  • ›Serves the Olifants River Valley, a major citrus-producing region.
  • ›ICAO designator is FACI; no IATA code is assigned.
  • ›Used primarily by private and light general aviation aircraft.
  • ›Citrusdal town lies approximately 200 km north of Cape Town via the N7 highway.
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Gateway to the Cederberg wilderness where citrus groves meet mountain air

Citrusdal Airport is a small general aviation airstrip serving the agricultural town of Citrusdal in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Nestled in the Olifants River Valley, it primarily supports private pilots, charter flights, and agricultural operations serving the surrounding citrus and wine farming region. The airport plays a modest but practical role in connecting this rural community to the broader South African aviation network.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A basic single facility handling private and charter aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or pre-arranged transfers from local guesthouses
  • Taxi services available through local operators in Citrusdal town
  • Car rental via arrangements with regional suppliers in nearby Clanwilliam or Citrusdal
Nearby Hotels
  • Citrusdal Guest Farm
  • The Baths Hot Springs Resort
  • Clanwilliam Hotel (nearby Clanwilliam town)
Dining

Citrusdal Airport itself has no dedicated dining facilities given its general aviation status. The town of Citrusdal, a short drive away, offers a handful of local restaurants and guesthouses serving hearty Western Cape cuisine including regional produce and farm-fresh ingredients.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel availability and ground handling in advance as services are limited at this rural airstrip.
  • File your flight plan carefully — the surrounding Cederberg mountains create challenging terrain and weather conditions.
  • Arrange all ground transfers before landing, as taxis are not always readily available without prior booking.
  • Visit during citrus harvest season (June–September) for a vibrant local atmosphere in the valley.

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