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Nearest Airport to Sunset Beach: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sunset Beach is Ysterplaat Air Force Base, about 5.2 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 17 km away.

Closest airport FAYP Ysterplaat Air Force Base 5.2 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international CPT Cape Town International Airport 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car

Airports near Sunset Beach

  1. 1
    Ysterplaat Air Force Base Flag of South AfricaCape Town, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    FAYP 5.2 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Cape Town International Airport Flag of South AfricaCape Town, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    CPT 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  3. 3
    Langebaanweg Airport Flag of South AfricaLangebaanweg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    SDB 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  4. 4
    Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport Flag of South AfricaSaldanha-Vredenburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    FASD 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  5. 5
    Robertson Airport Flag of South AfricaRobertson, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    ROD 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  6. 6
    Vredendal Airport Flag of South AfricaVredendal, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    VRE 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
  7. 7
    Oudtshoorn Airport Flag of South AfricaOudtshoorn, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    OUH 343 km213 mi · ~6 h 07 min
  8. 8
    George Airport Flag of South AfricaGeorge, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    GRJ 359 km223 mi · ~6 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Contermanskloof Airstrip9.9 km
  • Morningstar Airfield12 km
  • Altona Airport22 km
  • Delta 200 Airstrip23 km
  • Cape Winelands Airport · FAWN25 km
  • Atlantic Aerodrome · FAAA32 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Sunset Beach; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sunset Beach?

The nearest airport to Sunset Beach is Ysterplaat Air Force Base, about 5.2 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT), 17 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sunset Beach?

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 17 km from Sunset Beach in a straight line — roughly 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Sunset Beach?

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) — 17 km, Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) — 103 km and Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Sunset Beach to Ysterplaat Air Force Base?

About 6 min by car for the 5.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.