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


Lucky you!
== '''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.


Our airstrip is different to other airstrips out there: infrastructure is basic and it is in a remote part of the world.
==== <u>GENERAL AVIATION AND CHARTER PILOTS - YOU CAN FLY TO THESE REGISTERED AIRPORTS:</u> ====
- '''Skoorsteenberg Airport'''


Make sure you familiarise yourself with our local rules before you embark on your flight: all pilot info can be [https://www.afrikaburn.com/flying-to-afrikaburn-as-a-pilot FOUND HERE].
Contact: Frik Claasen [[mailto:info@skoorsteenberg]] Whatsapp 063 584 7642


Tankwa Town’s airstrip is an access point for AfrikaBurn and because of this, if you are landing here and would like to access the event, you need to have a valid event ticket.  
* You will need to arrange a lift from the airport to AfrikaBurn
* It has a cross runway
* ROAD ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/dgYQZ2Lv5Q3C419XA</nowiki>
* ROAD CONDITION: its 30 km from airstrip to Afrikaburn gate – took us 23 minutes in Golf Polo.


You will also need to buy an Airspace pass. The Airspace pass is required for everyone entering the event via the airstrip gate. More Information [https://www.afrikaburn.com/flying-into-afrikaburn-as-a-passenger HERE].
AIRSTRIP COORDINATES (approx.) :


Centre point: 32⁰27’24.37S 19⁰54’46.


LOOKING FOR A FLIGHT TO AFRIKABURN?
RW 36 32⁰37’42.16S/19⁰54’44.73E


We have lots of people who are looking for aircraft rides to the burn – if you are a pilot
RW27 32⁰37’27.83S/19⁰55’5.98E


looking for passengers or a passenger looking for a flight, try our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441598572530488/ SHARE A FLIGHT TO AFRIKABURN Facebook group].
RW6 32⁰37’21.71S/19⁰54’28.51E


RW32⁰37’13.71S/19⁰54’45.91E


NON AIRPORT USERS BEWARE!


The airport environment is completely out of bounds to everyone at AfrikaBurn (yes, even you!). Unless you are working or volunteering for the airspace crew and have been properly trained or you are being escorted by a qualified pilot. Access is then only through our terminal building. The area will be fenced off - please do not climb through the safety barrier fence. Aircraft are extremely dangerous - collision with a moving aircraft or spinning propeller will result in death.
- '''Tankwa Tented Camp''' (the old venue airport).


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


PLEASE NOTE
* 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)


driving your car to the airstrip to pick up passengers is not permitted. The same rules related to vehicles in Tankwa Town apply: only Mutant Vehicles, crew and emergency vehicles are OK’d to drive around our event site. If you plan to fly, or have friends doing so, a Mutant Vehicle is the only way passengers can be picked up, or dropped off. Any vehicle approaching the airstrip that is not authorised to drive on site will be turned away.
* 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.


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


DRONES
==== <u>'''FLYING TO EVENT AS PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE?'''</u> ====
Please contact one of the following charter companies for more information:


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,
'''Hennie (planes): [[mailto:hennie@capeairsafaris.co.za%7Chennie@capeairsafaris.co.za]]'''


RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.
'''Wil (planes)''': Email: info@airducap.com; Whatsapp +27 82 980 3851


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


PROFESSIONAL DRONES


If you are a licensed UAV/RPAS pilot, and have the appropriate documentation and insurance, you may apply to operate your professional drone within a defined area. Please email [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>] to supply the certification required and so that we can coordinate your activities with other airspace users.
For more information: Whatsapp +27 82 925 6090 and please follow the [https://www.facebook.com/AfrikaBurnAirspace 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
[[File:1094px-Awesome giggles.jpg|center|frame]]


QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
== 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,


Great, email us at [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
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.
[[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.
 
Please refer to sections 47 and 89 FROM THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 OF 2003 1.
[[File:No drone.jpg|thumb|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, '''''<big>RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.</big>'''''
 
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


[https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/getting-there/airport-and-airspace Airspace Information]
[https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/getting-there/airport-and-airspace Airspace Information]
[https://www.afrikaburn.com/the-event/getting-there/airport-and-airspace ']

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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