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Richards Bay Airport (RCB) Guide

Richards Bay Airport serves Richards Bay, South Africa. It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code RCB. ICAO code FARB.

IATA RCB ICAO FARB Richards Bay, South Africa
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0 reviews collected
Yes scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
RCB
ICAO
FARB
City
Richards Bay
Country
South Africa
Airport type
medium airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
-28.7410, 32.0921
Elevation
109 ft

Live flights to and from RCB

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with RCB as origin or destination.

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Plan your departure from Richards Bay Airport

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Lost something at Richards Bay Airport?

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Richards Bay Airport

Compare taxi, private transfer, minibus, public transport, and car rental options based on passengers, luggage, timing, and travel priority.

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Plan your route around Richards Bay Airport

Use the independent airport map to review terminal location, parking, pickup, taxi, public transport, and car rental planning points.

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Weather at Richards Bay Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

26.0°C

Clear sky

Updated 2026-06-02 13:45:00
Feels like
27.2°C
Wind
3.1 kph
Visibility
38.4 km
Humidity
50%

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Restaurants near Richards Bay Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Hotels near Richards Bay Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Airport Photos

Recent traveler photos stored with airport review data.

How to get from Richards Bay Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi
Taxi availability can vary by flight schedule and local demand. Confirm pickup options locally before travel.
02 Car rental
Car rental information has not been added yet. Check the airport website or local operators for current options.
03 Public transport
Public transport details are not currently stored for this airport. Verify routes and operating hours before arrival.
04 Airport transfer
Private transfer availability may depend on local hotels, tour operators, or pre-booked services.
05 Distance to city center
Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Richards Bay Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Parking options may vary by season and terminal. Check the official airport website before your trip.

Runways & Technical Info

Ready for OurAirports runway and frequency imports.

Runways

05 / 23
4,265 ft · 69 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

APP
APP

118.900 MHz

TWR
TWR

118.900 MHz

Traveler Comments about Richards Bay Airport

Airport comment summary if available, followed by recent traveler review excerpts.

Review breakdown

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Recent review excerpts

Godwin Dube

2026-06-01

4/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Mncedisi Mabena

2026-05-19

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Shoni M

2026-05-19

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Sabelo Gumede

2026-05-14

4/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Thulani Ntombela

2026-04-28

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

Phumulani Mazwabo

2026-04-27 · EN

4/5

Well organised and compact airport

Siphosethu Sithole

2026-04-27 · EN

5/5

Good easy atmosphere with little to no traffic

LUCKY’s EATS Tasty treats !

2026-04-23

5/5

No public comment text was stored for this review.

FAQ

Generated from stored airport fields without inventing facts.

What is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport?

The IATA code for Richards Bay Airport is RCB.

Where is Richards Bay Airport located?

Richards Bay Airport is located in Richards Bay, ZA-NL, South Africa.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Richards Bay Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport?

The ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport is FARB.