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[[File:Afrikaburn Airspace.jpg|thumb|430x430px|Afrikaburn Airspace]]
Hot air balloons YES! Kites YES! Birds YES! Otherwise nope to other flying objects.


== '''FLYING IN''' ==
== '''FLYING IN''' ==
There will '''not be an airport''' at the new venue for AfrikaBurn 2025.
[[File:Afrikaburn Airspace.jpg|thumb|515x515px]]
There are other options available at the neighbouring farms. You will also have to arrange transport to the AfrikaBurn event site.


== '''''Can I fly to Afrikaburn 2023? JA NEE. Maybe Baby,''''' ==
==== <u>GENERAL AVIATION AND CHARTER PILOTS - YOU CAN FLY TO THESE REGISTERED AIRPORTS:</u> ====
We are working very hard to make sure that that airstrip is built for the event but we are doing it properly with expert civil engineers and environmental people.It is an expensive endeavour so if there are any participants willing to contribute to the costs of the build(they can be tax deductible donation). Please let us know at [[Mailto:Airspace@afrikaburn.com|Airspace@afrikaburn.com]].
- '''Skoorsteenberg Airport'''


So at this stage we have Plan A, B and C.
Contact: Frik Claasen [[mailto:info@skoorsteenberg]] Whatsapp 063 584 7642


''BTW NO DRONES at Afrikaburn. Please leave them at home.''
* You will need to arrange a lift from the airport to AfrikaBurn
 
=== <u>PLAN A: Airstrip is completed</u> ===
General aviation and charter organisations (planes and helicopters) will be able to land at our virgin airstrip. Professional ATNS aerodrome advisory service will be available. Airspace volunteers will be around to greet you and escort you in the right direction
 
-         Landing fees and passenger fees will apply and will be updated. These will be higher than previous years in order to offset the costs of building a proper airstrip.
 
-         The airport will be near the gate and passengers will enter through the same gate as those arriving by car. No ticket no entry. Gates close 19h00 on Friday. Passengers will need to arrange transport from gate to event site approximately 1.3km. Ja it will feel like a trance party, trekking with your stuff from parking to event site.
 
-         Private pilots and charter organisations need to register at airspace@afrikaburn.com
 
===  <u>PLAN B: Airstrip is not completed</u> ===
If the airstrip is not finished in time. General aviation and charter organisations will be able to fly to neighbouring airstrips on Skoorsteenberg and Tankwa Tented Camp.
 
'''''Here are airport details:'''''
 
- '''Skoorsteenberg Airport'''
 
Contact: Nana Stallborn [[Mailto:nanastallborn@gmail.com|nanastallborn@gmail.com]] 082  699 9749
 
* You will need to arrange a lift from airport to Afrikaburn
* It has a cross runway
* It has a cross runway
* ROAD ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/dgYQZ2Lv5Q3C419XA</nowiki>
* ROAD ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/dgYQZ2Lv5Q3C419XA</nowiki>
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AIRSTRIP COORDINATES (approx.) :
AIRSTRIP COORDINATES (approx.) :


Centre point: 32⁰27’24.37S 19⁰54’46.  
Centre point: 32⁰27’24.37S 19⁰54’46.


RW 36 32⁰37’42.16S/19⁰54’44.73E
RW 36 32⁰37’42.16S/19⁰54’44.73E
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- '''Tankwa Tented Camp''' (the old venue airport).  
- '''Tankwa Tented Camp''' (the old venue airport).


Contact: Henk can arrange transport to the venue: [[Mailto:henk@zuluoverland.co.za]]
Contact: Henk can arrange transport to the venue: [[mailto:henk@zuluoverland.co.za]]


* It's approx. 45 minute drive with 4 x 4 on shorter route (essential due to rain damage) or 1.25 hour with normal car on longer route via R355.
* It's approx. 45 minute drive with 4 x 4 on shorter route (essential due to rain damage) or 1.25 hour with normal car on longer route via R355.
* TTC is offering a shuttle service to Afrikaburn for R750 one way)
* TTC is offering a shuttle service to AfrikaBurn (for R750 one way)


* ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/fqTU6Ct9K2cLpE1z6</nowiki>
* ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/fqTU6Ct9K2cLpE1z6</nowiki>
* ROAD CONDITION: Need 4x4 for the shorter route through Tankwa National Park, or otherwise use R355 route to get to the event.
* ROAD CONDITION: Need 4x4 for the shorter route through Tankwa National Park, or otherwise use R355 route to get to the event.


AIRSTRIP COORDINATES: 32°20.055&amp;#39;S 019°45.208&amp;#39;E  
AIRSTRIP COORDINATES: 32°20.055&#x26;#39;S 019°45.208&#x26;#39;E


'''PLEASE NOTE: AT THE EVENT we will have a helipad for emergency evacuations only.'''
==== <u>'''FLYING TO EVENT AS PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE?'''</u> ====
Please contact one of the following charter companies for more information:


=== <u>PLAN C: Helicopters</u> ===
'''Hennie (planes): [[mailto:hennie@capeairsafaris.co.za%7Chennie@capeairsafaris.co.za]]'''
Airstrip is not finished in time and helicopters will be allowed to land at the event. The helipad will be near the gate and landing fees will apply. Pilots and charter organisations need to register at [[Mailto:airspace@afrikaburn.com|airspace@afrikaburn.com]]


=== <u>FLYING TO EVENT AS PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE?</u> ===
'''Wil (planes)''': Email: info@airducap.com; Whatsapp +27 82 980 3851
Charter companies still have to register with Afrikaburn. We will provide more information as soon as they have registered. Charter companies can email airspace@afrikaburn.com . 


For more information, please follow the [https://www.facebook.com/AfrikaBurnAirspace Afrikaburn Airspace Facebook page].
'''Donovan (helicopters):''' Email: randalldonovan@gmail.com ; Whatsapp: +27 82 925 6090


== VOLUNTEER AT AIRSPACE ==
-        We require the help of a number of participants to run the airport.


-        It is also possible to get involved year round (remote or local) or volunteer to do shifts at the airport (https://signup.com/go/ZkkjVMR).
For more information: Whatsapp +27 82 925 6090 and please follow the [https://www.facebook.com/AfrikaBurnAirspace Afrikaburn Airspace Facebook page] for updates.


-        Airspace will have a camp with bonus facilities. You will need to do at least 4 shifts at the event and/or contribute plus 30 hours pre-event. There will be a contribution fee for costs of setting up camp (wood, water, tent and more) and you will have to help set up and breakdown camp. Then  you will be in a team where you cook and clean and take care of the camp one day during the event.  
== VOLUNTEERING AT AIRSPACE ==
We are looking for people to take over managing the Airspace and driving the process forward. The current lead has too many work commitments to participate fully but is ready and steady to assist and guide the person taking over. If you have a passion for aircrafts, willing to be sober for extended periods at the event, are boring and reliable as F to manage medical evacuations, then please email Airspace. For this event you can join our camp and learn about what is involved from the 3 leads that have been involved since 2017. Email: airspace@afrikaburn.com
[[File:1094px-Awesome giggles.jpg|center|frame]]


-        '''For airport shifts at the event, sign up here:''' <nowiki>https://signup.com/go/ZkkjVMR</nowiki>
== SKYDIVING ==
There will be '''no skydiving''' until we get professional air traffic controllers on site, which they are on standby for when airspace is functioning,


Please don’t jump out of any moving vehicle or plane into the event. There are too many hazards, fixed, moving and burning for your own well being.


'''If you want to start getting involved now, we are looking for people with the following skills. Please email airspace@afrikaburn.com'''
If people are wanting to arrange skydiving for 2026 we will need an operator to step forward that is able to get the necessary CAA permissions and permits to jump at an event. Foreign sky divers will have to arrange a permit and this is relatively easy.


* Information Wrangler- maintain websites, coordination with COs, Quicket, data collection, analysis and sharing
== FLYING OVER THE EVENT ==
The new venue borders the Tankwa Karoo National Park. Pilots wanting to fly over the event need to be aware of the following restrictions and plan a flight path accordingly.
[[File:Buffer zone.jpg|center|frame]]
No flying under 2500ft in a national park or else risk a fine of R5 million rand or 5 years imprisonment.


* Volunteer and media support- recruit, motivate, schedule, brief and thank
Please refer to sections 47 and 89 FROM THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 OF 2003 1.
* Ticketing – Box Office coordination.
[[File:No drone.jpg|thumb|No drones allowed]]
* Technical support, test our equipment pre-event, fix if needed, infrastructure installation – internet, power, cameras at event.
* Camp supervisor – arrange and coordinate camping etc and participants
* Art/Graphic Designer – design logo and tshirt for 2023, images etc for pimping camp, assist in preparing paperwork and documentation for website.
* Industrial designer/builder –Need to design luggage cart and ‘box’ for airband radio/ builder to build luggage cart and box for airband radio.  
 
[[File:Awesome giggles.jpg|thumb|1094x1094px|left]]


== DRONES ==
Besides being an invasion of privacy, drones are also not allowed to be flown close to an active airstrip.


With this in mind, and because of Civil Aviation Authority regulations, '''''<big>RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.</big>'''''


 
There are four reasons why we don't allow drones:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
== DRONES -No  drones allowed at Afrikaburn ==
Besides being an invasion of privacy, drones are also not allowed to be flown close to an active airstrip.
 
With this in mind, and because of Civil Aviation Authority regulations, '''''RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.'''''
 
There are Four reasons we don't allow drones:


1. It's illegal to fly a drone in proximity to people.
1. It's illegal to fly a drone in proximity to people.


2. It's dangerous
2. It's dangerous.


3. It's an invasion of privacy - they would have to get CONSENT(permission) from EVERYONE on the binnekring or anyone sitting on a throne before filming.  
3. It's an invasion of privacy - they would have to get CONSENT(permission) from EVERYONE on the binnekring or anyone sitting on a throne before filming.


4. We lie in a buffer zone for a national park and drones are prohibited due to the risk of poaching, as well as animal and visitors disturbance.
4. We lie in a buffer zone for a national park and drones are prohibited due to the risk of poaching, as well as animal and visitors disturbance.
[[File:No drone.jpg|none|thumb|No Drone Zone]]
== SKYDIVING ==
There will be no skydiving.
Please don’t jump out of any moving vehicle or plane into the event. There are too many hazards, fixed, moving and burning for your own well being.
If people are wanting to arrange skydiving for future events, we need a South African registered operator to step forward that is able to get the necessary CAA permissions and permits to jump at an event. We will assist in creating suitable drop zones and securing them during activities.
== FLYING OVER THE EVENT ==
- No flying below 3000 feet over the event site during the event.
The new venue borders the Tankwa Karoo National Park. Pilots wanting to fly over the event need to be aware of the following restrictions and plan a flight path accordingly.
[[File:Buffer zone.jpg|none|thumb|474x474px]]
No flying under 2500ft in a national park or else risk a fine of R5 million rand or 5 years imprisonment.
Please refer to sections 47 and 89 FROM THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 OF 2003 1.


== '''QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?''' ==
== '''QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?''' ==

Latest revision as of 08:17, 26 March 2025

Hot air balloons YES! Kites YES! Birds YES! Otherwise nope to other flying objects.

FLYING IN

There will not be an airport at the new venue for AfrikaBurn 2025.

There are other options available at the neighbouring farms. You will also have to arrange transport to the AfrikaBurn event site.

GENERAL AVIATION AND CHARTER PILOTS - YOU CAN FLY TO THESE REGISTERED AIRPORTS:

- Skoorsteenberg Airport

Contact: Frik Claasen [[1]] Whatsapp 063 584 7642

  • You will need to arrange a lift from the airport to AfrikaBurn
  • It has a cross runway
  • ROAD ROUTE: https://goo.gl/maps/dgYQZ2Lv5Q3C419XA
  • ROAD CONDITION: its 30 km from airstrip to Afrikaburn gate – took us 23 minutes in Golf Polo.

AIRSTRIP COORDINATES (approx.) :

Centre point: 32⁰27’24.37S 19⁰54’46.

RW 36 32⁰37’42.16S/19⁰54’44.73E

RW27 32⁰37’27.83S/19⁰55’5.98E

RW6 32⁰37’21.71S/19⁰54’28.51E

RW32⁰37’13.71S/19⁰54’45.91E


- Tankwa Tented Camp (the old venue airport).

Contact: Henk can arrange transport to the venue: [[2]]

  • It's approx. 45 minute drive with 4 x 4 on shorter route (essential due to rain damage) or 1.25 hour with normal car on longer route via R355.
  • TTC is offering a shuttle service to AfrikaBurn (for R750 one way)
  • ROUTE: https://goo.gl/maps/fqTU6Ct9K2cLpE1z6
  • ROAD CONDITION: Need 4x4 for the shorter route through Tankwa National Park, or otherwise use R355 route to get to the event.

AIRSTRIP COORDINATES: 32°20.055&#39;S 019°45.208&#39;E

FLYING TO EVENT AS PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE?

Please contact one of the following charter companies for more information:

Hennie (planes): [[3]]

Wil (planes): Email: info@airducap.com; Whatsapp +27 82 980 3851

Donovan (helicopters): Email: randalldonovan@gmail.com ; Whatsapp: +27 82 925 6090


For more information: Whatsapp +27 82 925 6090 and please follow the Afrikaburn Airspace Facebook page for updates.

VOLUNTEERING AT AIRSPACE

We are looking for people to take over managing the Airspace and driving the process forward. The current lead has too many work commitments to participate fully but is ready and steady to assist and guide the person taking over. If you have a passion for aircrafts, willing to be sober for extended periods at the event, are boring and reliable as F to manage medical evacuations, then please email Airspace. For this event you can join our camp and learn about what is involved from the 3 leads that have been involved since 2017. Email: airspace@afrikaburn.com

SKYDIVING

There will be no skydiving until we get professional air traffic controllers on site, which they are on standby for when airspace is functioning,

Please don’t jump out of any moving vehicle or plane into the event. There are too many hazards, fixed, moving and burning for your own well being.

If people are wanting to arrange skydiving for 2026 we will need an operator to step forward that is able to get the necessary CAA permissions and permits to jump at an event. Foreign sky divers will have to arrange a permit and this is relatively easy.

FLYING OVER THE EVENT

The new venue borders the Tankwa Karoo National Park. Pilots wanting to fly over the event need to be aware of the following restrictions and plan a flight path accordingly.

No flying under 2500ft in a national park or else risk a fine of R5 million rand or 5 years imprisonment.

Please refer to sections 47 and 89 FROM THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 OF 2003 1.

No drones allowed

DRONES

Besides being an invasion of privacy, drones are also not allowed to be flown close to an active airstrip.

With this in mind, and because of Civil Aviation Authority regulations, RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.

There are four reasons why we don't allow drones:

1. It's illegal to fly a drone in proximity to people.

2. It's dangerous.

3. It's an invasion of privacy - they would have to get CONSENT(permission) from EVERYONE on the binnekring or anyone sitting on a throne before filming.

4. We lie in a buffer zone for a national park and drones are prohibited due to the risk of poaching, as well as animal and visitors disturbance.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Great, email us at airspace@afrikaburn.com

Airspace Information

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