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Kareedouw Airport

Kareedouw, South Africa

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Kareedouw Airport

Kareedouw, South Africa
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Small general aviation airfield serving the Kareedouw valley.

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Kareedouw, South Africa
Kareedouw Airport (ICAO: FAKW) is a small general aviation airfield located near the town of Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It serves private pilots and light aircraft operations in the Langkloof valley region. The airport has no scheduled commercial airline services and operates primarily for private, agricultural, and recreational aviation. It is a basic facility typical of rural South African airfields registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road from the town of Kareedouw, situated along the R62 route in the Eastern Cape.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled services at Kareedouw Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is FAKW; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Located in the Langkloof valley of the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
  • ›Serves primarily private and general aviation traffic.
  • ›Registered with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
  • ›Kareedouw is a small agricultural town known for fruit farming in the Langkloof region.
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A quiet gateway nestled in the heart of the Tsitsikamma mountains

Kareedouw Airport is a small general aviation airfield located near the town of Kareedouw in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Situated within the scenic Langkloof valley, it serves light aircraft operations and local private flying rather than scheduled commercial services. The airport reflects the unhurried character of the surrounding rural landscape, acting as a practical access point for the Tsitsikamma region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A basic single facility handling light private and recreational aircraft with minimal passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or self-drive rental from nearby towns
  • Taxi arranged locally through Kareedouw town
  • Road transfer from George or Port Elizabeth for longer connections
Nearby Hotels
  • Kareedouw Guest House
  • Tsitsikamma Village Inn (Storms River)
  • Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
  • Assegaaibosch Country House
Dining

In-airport dining facilities are not available at this small general aviation field. The town of Kareedouw offers a handful of local cafes and small restaurants serving straightforward South African fare. Storms River, roughly 40 kilometres away, provides more varied dining options catering to Garden Route tourists.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm any landing arrangements in advance as the airfield has no permanent control tower or full-time staff.
  • Fuel availability on-site may be limited; check ahead and plan accordingly for your aircraft.
  • Carry sufficient cash as card payment infrastructure in the immediate area can be unreliable.
  • The Langkloof region experiences mountain weather changes quickly; check local forecasts before departure.

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