Richards Bay Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Richards Bay, South Africa. Its IATA code is RCB and its ICAO code is FARB. The airport lies at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 4,265 ft (1,300 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RCB
- ICAO code
- FARB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 109 ft (33 m)
- Coordinates
- -28.7410, 32.0921
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,265 ft · 1,300 m | 69 ft · 21 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Richards Bay Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MZQ Mkuze Airport | Mkuze, South Africa | 124 km · 77 mi |
| DUR King Shaka International Airport | Durban, South Africa | 135 km · 84 mi |
| PZB Pietermaritzburg Airport | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 193 km · 120 mi |
| SHO King Mswati III International Airport | Mpaka, Eswatini | 267 km · 166 mi |
| MGH Margate Airport | Margate, South Africa | 290 km · 180 mi |
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 317 km · 197 mi |
| MQP Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | Mbombela, South Africa | 386 km · 240 mi |
| SZK Skukuza Airport | Skukuza, South Africa | 423 km · 263 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RCB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 477 | 296 | 258 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,499 | 4,038 | 3,509 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,724 | 4,800 | 4,171 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,793 | 4,842 | 4,208 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,968 | 4,951 | 4,302 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,325 | 5,173 | 4,495 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,062 | 5,631 | 4,893 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,129 | 5,673 | 4,929 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,470 | 5,885 | 5,114 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,550 | 6,556 | 5,697 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,587 | 7,200 | 6,256 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,308 | 8,269 | 7,186 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,317 | 8,275 | 7,191 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,046 | 8,728 | 7,584 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,985 | 9,312 | 8,091 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 17,165 | 10,666 | 9,268 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Richards Bay Airport?
The IATA code of Richards Bay Airport is RCB and its ICAO code is FARB.
Where is Richards Bay Airport located?
Richards Bay Airport is in Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, at -28.7410, 32.0921.
What time zone is Richards Bay Airport in?
Richards Bay Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Richards Bay Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 4,265 ft (1,300 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Richards Bay Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mkuze Airport (MZQ), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.