# Swartkop Air Force Base

> Pretoria, ZA · ICAO: FASK · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| ICAO | `FASK` |
| City | Pretoria |
| Country | ZA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 1457 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -25.80970, 28.16460 |

## Description

Swartkop is a military airfield, not a freight gateway: established in 1921, it ranks among the oldest air force bases in the southern hemisphere and is home to the South African Air Force Museum. Operating under ICAO code FASK near Pretoria, it carries no scheduled passenger or cargo traffic. Civilian air freight for the Tshwane/Pretoria area moves through nearby Wonderboom or through OR Tambo in Johannesburg, Africa's principal cargo hub. For freight forwarders, Swartkop serves as a landmark rather than a shipping point.

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*Freight Academy — Airport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/swartkop-air-force-base-airport-fask](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/swartkop-air-force-base-airport-fask)*

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