# Springbok Airport (SBU)

> Springbok, ZA · IATA: SBU · ICAO: FASB · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SBU` |
| ICAO | `FASB` |
| City | Springbok |
| Country | ZA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 820 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -29.68930, 17.93960 |

## Description

Each spring, carpets of wildflowers transform the Namaqualand around Springbok Airport (SBU) into one of South Africa's great natural spectacles, drawing tourists to this remote corner of the Northern Cape. The field mainly handles charter and private flights; scheduled airline and cargo traffic are minimal. With no dedicated freight terminal, goods reach the area by road along the N7 highway or as air cargo through Cape Town International, roughly 550 km to the south. Beyond tourism, Springbok serves as a service centre for the region's copper-mining heritage.

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