Airports / South Africa / OUH
Oudtshoorn Airport.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa · 1,063 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FAOH
IATA OUH
0
Operators based
1,063
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
George Airport (GRJ).
Overview
Oudtshoorn Airport (FAOH / OUH) is a mid-sized airport serving Oudtshoorn, South Africa. The airport sits 1,063 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into OUH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are George Airport (GRJ, 26 nm), Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ, 64 nm), and Robertson Airport (ROD, 115 nm). With a single 5,577-foot paved runway, OUH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from OUH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Oudtshoorn.
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Field capability
ICAO
FAOH
IATA
OUH
FAA / Local
FAOH
Elevation
1,063 ft
Coordinates
33.6070° S · 22.1890° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs South Africa fields
state range 20–5,700 ft
At 1,063 ft, OUH sits lower than 69% of the 62 South Africa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,577 ft
- 04/225,577 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,577 ft
OUH's 5,577 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 26nmGRJGeorge AirportGeorge
- 64nmPBZPlettenberg Bay AirportPlettenberg Bay
- 115nmRODRobertson AirportRobertson
- 173nmPLZChief Dawid Stuurman International AirportGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- 180nmCPTCape Town International AirportCape Town
- 185nmFAYPYsterplaat Air Force BaseCape Town
Location
Open the full mapFAOH · Oudtshoorn Airport · Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OUH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 6,830 nm | 16h 17m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,845 nm | 16h 19m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,861 nm | 16h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,935 nm | 16h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,034 nm | 16h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,382 nm | 17h 34m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,544 nm | 17h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,650 nm | 18h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OUH?
- Oudtshoorn Airport's longest paved runway is 5,577 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OUH?
- Oudtshoorn Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,577 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to OUH?
- The closest alternate is George Airport (GRJ), about 26 nm away, followed by Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OUH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 16h 17m (6,830 nm), Palm Beach about 16h 19m (6,845 nm), Boston about 16h 21m (6,861 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.