Airports / South Africa / SBU
Springbok Airport.
Springbok, South Africa · 2,690 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
FASB
IATA SBU
0
Operators based
2,690
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kleinsee Airport (KLZ).
Overview
Located in Springbok, South Africa, Springbok Airport (FASB / SBU) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,690 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 SBU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kleinsee Airport (KLZ, 44 nm), Aggeneys Airport (AGZ, 52 nm), and Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ, 100 nm). With a single 5,213-foot paved runway, SBU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from SBU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Springbok.
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Field capability
ICAO
FASB
IATA
SBU
FAA / Local
FASB
Elevation
2,690 ft
Coordinates
29.6893° S · 17.9396° 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 2,690 ft, SBU sits lower than 50% of the 62 South Africa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,213 ft
- 10/285,213 ft × 66 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,213 ft
SBU's 5,213 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
- 44nmKLZKleinsee AirportKleinsee
- 52nmAGZAggeneys AirportAggeneys
- 100nmALJAlexander Bay AirportAlexander Bay
- 103nmOMDOranjemund AirportOranjemund
- 121nmVREVredendal AirportVredendal
- 189nmKMPKeetmanshoop AirportKeetmanshoop
Location
Open the full mapFASB · Springbok Airport · Springbok, South Africa
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SBU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 6,545 nm | 15h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 6,551 nm | 15h 38m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 6,564 nm | 15h 40m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,622 nm | 15h 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,725 nm | 16h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 7,083 nm | 16h 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,235 nm | 17h 14m |
| Houston (HOU) | 7,377 nm | 17h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SBU?
- Springbok Airport's longest paved runway is 5,213 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 SBU?
- Springbok Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,213 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to SBU?
- The closest alternate is Kleinsee Airport (KLZ), about 44 nm away, followed by Aggeneys Airport (AGZ) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SBU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 15h 37m (6,545 nm), Miami about 15h 38m (6,551 nm), Palm Beach about 15h 40m (6,564 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.