Location & Surroundings
Alexander Bay Airport is a polygon in Northern Cape, South Africa, at 29 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Oranjemund, 11 km to the west. The national capital Pretoria is about 1195 km to the east.
Also known as: Alexander Bay
Overview
Alexander Bay Airport is airport serving Alexander Bay, a town in the Northern Cape province in South Africa.
It is located in Northern Cape, South Africa.
The elevation is around 29 metre.
Also known as: ALJ, FAAB
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Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Northern Cape
- Type airport (AIRP)
- a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
Geography
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Coordinates
28° 34' 30" S, 16° 32' 0" E
- Elevation 29 m (DEM: 27 m)
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:06
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 19:02
- Day length 12 h 45 min
Other airports nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Alexander Bay Airport
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alexander Bay Airport, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
4.5 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,018.8 hPa
Clouds
3 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.2 | 4.5 | 165 | 67 | 1,018.8 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 4.8 | 192 | 56 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 737.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 3.6 | 178 | 76 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.7 | 2.0 | 191 | 83 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 3.6 | 168 | 75 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 40.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 5.0 | 202 | 52 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 797.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.8 | 2.7 | 186 | 70 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 431.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 12.9 | 1.5 | 150 | 77 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.9 | 1.3 | 126 | 58 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 6.1 | 198 | 43 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 859.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 2.6 | 181 | 62 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 442.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.6 | 2.3 | 192 | 64 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.4 | 1.9 | 158 | 56 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 45.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alexander Bay Airport?
Now 16.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.7 to 20.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alexander Bay Airport today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 19:02 (local time). Day length about 12h 45m.
What is the local time in Alexander Bay Airport?
Local time is 14:06. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Alexander Bay Airport?
Alexander Bay Airport is a airport.
What is the elevation of Alexander Bay Airport?
Elevation about 29 m. DEM 27 m.
Where is Alexander Bay Airport located?
It is at -28.57500, 16.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alexander Bay Airport in?
It is in South Africa.
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