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Robertson Airport (ROD)

Robertson, South Africa · medium airport · -33.812° 19.903° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeROD
ICAO CodeFARS
Typemedium airport
NameRobertson Airport
MunicipalityRobertson
CountrySouth Africa
ContinentAF
Latitude-33.812° S
Longitude19.903° E
Elevation640 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score250
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySouth Africa
ISO Code
RegionRobertson
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST OffsetUTC+2
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving ROD

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Temperate (33.8°S)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Robertson Airport (ROD/FARS) is a small general-aviation airfield serving Robertson in the Western Cape's Breede River Valley. Located just outside town, it primarily handles light aircraft, flight training, charter and skydiving operations rather than scheduled airline service. Its setting among vineyards and mountains makes it a convenient gateway for visitors to the Robertson Wine Valley.

💡 Local Tip
Call ahead for PPR, fuel and runway condition, especially on weekends when skydiving and training traffic can make the circuit busy; early-morning departures also avoid the valley's afternoon heat turbulence.
🚖 Getting There

Most travellers reach Robertson Airport by car; from Cape Town take the N1 and R60 via Worcester, or the N2 and R317 via Villiersdorp. The airfield is a short drive from Robertson town, but public transport and ride-hailing are very limited, so pre-book a taxi or shuttle. If you are flying in, arrange ground transport before departure because the field is quiet and not staffed for walk-up transfers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there scheduled flights to Robertson Airport?
A: No. ROD/FARS is a general-aviation airfield with no scheduled commercial airline service; arrivals are typically private, charter or training aircraft.

Q: How far is Robertson Airport from Cape Town?
A: It is roughly 160 km from Cape Town, about a 2-hour drive via the N1/R60 or N2/R317, depending on route and traffic.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect basic airfield facilities rather than a full terminal. Fuel, hangarage and other services may be limited or require prior arrangement, so confirm before arrival.

Q: Can I rent a car at Robertson Airport?
A: No, car rental is not available at the airfield. Arrange a rental in Robertson town or Cape Town in advance, or pre-book a taxi/shuttle.
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