Location & Surroundings
Dunnottar is an abandoned airfield in Gauteng, South Africa, at 1,585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nigel, 9 km to the south. The national capital Pretoria is 73 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is O.R. Tambo International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Dunnottar Vliegveld
Overview
Dunnottar is airport in Gauteng, South Africa.
It is located in Gauteng, South Africa.
The elevation is around 1,599 metre.
Basic Data
- Country South Africa
- Located in Gauteng
- Type abandoned airfield (AIRQ)
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 21' 11" S, 28° 28' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1585 m
- Timezone Africa/Johannesburg
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rand (ZAR)
- Phone Prefix +27
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:37
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 40 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dunnottar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dunnottar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,020.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.0 | 2.1 | 353 | 51 | 1,020.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 2.5 | 343 | 42 | 1,021.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.3 | 329 | 21 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 878.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.8 | 348 | 23 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 298.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 3.5 | 2 | 31 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 3.8 | 318 | 23 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 3.4 | 299 | 11 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 913.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 356 | 19 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 294.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 2.1 | 20 | 27 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 5.0 | 14 | 33 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.5 | 5.2 | 330 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 863.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.4 | 243 | 29 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 267.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 1.7 | 92 | 53 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dunnottar?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 Dunnottar today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 40m.
What is the local time in Dunnottar?
Local time is 12:37. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Dunnottar?
Dunnottar is a abandoned airfield.
What is the elevation of Dunnottar?
DEM 1,585 m.
Where is Dunnottar located?
It is at -26.35294, 28.47170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dunnottar in?
It is in South Africa.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry