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'''<big>IMPORTANT:</big>'''
Hot air balloons YES! Kites YES! Birds YES! Otherwise nope to other flying objects.
[[File:Map.jpg|thumb|616x616px|A view from the sky of the future airstrip and event site for 2024. ]]


* '''NO DRONES are allowed at Afrikaburn. They will be confiscated. Please leave them at home'''
== '''FLYING IN''' ==
* '''NO FLYING BELOW 3000 ft agl over the event. If you are doing scenic tours make sure you are aware of other aircraft activities.'''  
There will '''not be an airport''' at the new venue for AfrikaBurn 2025.
* '''HELICOPTERS CAN LAND at the event if preregistered and have landing passes (email airspace@afrikaburn.com)'''
*'''Airspace does not organise flights, only secures areas where flying objects land. Please contact tour operators directly.'''


== FLYING IN. Can I land at Afrikaburn 2025? ==
There are other options available at the neighbouring farms. You will also have to arrange transport to the AfrikaBurn event site.
Good news 
[[index.php?title=File:Afrikaburn_Airspace.jpg|link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/File:Afrikaburn_Airspace.jpg|thumb|475x475px|Afrikaburn Airspace]]


* Basic Assessment, public participation and final report has been submitted. YEAH.  In English...we are in final landing approach to have permission to build the runway "We will submit as soon as you give the go ahead." I have reviewed the 400 pages this evening and have given the go ahead. Fully committed to this CREATION of runway can only be done after the event.
==== <u>GENERAL AVIATION AND CHARTER PILOTS - YOU CAN FLY TO THESE REGISTERED AIRPORTS:</u> ====
*Our neighbours don't object and we have had constructive input by over 20 parties.
- '''Skoorsteenberg Airport'''


Bad news
Contact: Frik Claasen [[mailto:info@skoorsteenberg]] Whatsapp 063 584 7642


* We have been waiting on approval to build the runway for the event. All systems are in place to run the airstrip if we are successful, Unfortunately '''NO RUNWAY THIS YEAR despite our bestest efforts.'''
* You will need to arrange a lift from the airport to AfrikaBurn
*NO DRONES at event.<br />
* It has a cross runway
==  Proposed Airstrip ==
* ROAD ROUTE: <nowiki>https://goo.gl/maps/dgYQZ2Lv5Q3C419XA</nowiki>
When we build the airstrip, this will be the proposed layout of the aerodrome:
* ROAD CONDITION: its 30 km from airstrip to Afrikaburn gate – took us 23 minutes in Golf Polo.
[[File:GVOK 2024 DEC 2023.jpg|center|frameless|1200x1200px|Proposed layout of GVOK aerodrome. This is a private unmanned runway and prior permission is required. DO NOT LAND HERE]]
<blockquote>'''DO NOT LAND HERE''' UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THIS WILL BE A PRIVATE UNMANNED AIRSTIP. '''PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED TO LAND AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.''' </blockquote>  


Main changes from flying into AFRIKABURN:  
AIRSTRIP COORDINATES (approx.) :


* No fixed wing aircraftes
Centre point: 32⁰27’24.37S 19⁰54’46.
* There WILL be a dedicated helicopter landing pad
* passengers and pilots will have to enter through the main event gate
* fees will be charged
* prior permission required
* no camping on airstrip
* there will be a non-exclusive shuttle operating between gate and event site to ferry volunteers and peeps. [[File:Afrikaburn Airspace.jpg|thumb|364x364px|AfrikaBurn Airspace]]


RW 36 32⁰37’42.16S/19⁰54’44.73E


RW27 32⁰37’27.83S/19⁰55’5.98E


'''PLEASE NOTE: AT THE EVENT we will have a helipad for emergency evacuations only.'''
RW6 32⁰37’21.71S/19⁰54’28.51E


'''Do not land at Tankwa National Park, the airstrip has been decommissioned.'''
RW32⁰37’13.71S/19⁰54’45.91E




- '''Tankwa Tented Camp''' (the old venue airport).


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.
* TTC is offering a shuttle service to AfrikaBurn (for R750 one way)


* 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.


== OTHER FLY IN OPTIONS? ==
AIRSTRIP COORDINATES: 32°20.055&#x26;#39;S 019°45.208&#x26;#39;E
There are 2 airstrips in the neighbourhood. We are confirming their willingness and availability to receive planes and passengers.We don't organise the flights, but regulate and facilitate access for pilots. 


-  You can contact these companies for flying in to the Tankwa, they will use neighbouring airstrips and there are limited flights available.
==== <u>'''FLYING TO EVENT AS PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE?'''</u> ====
Please contact one of the following charter companies for more information:


- Plane: at this stage, none of the charter orgs are offering flights, due to high costs and scarcity of fixed wing aircrafts.
'''Hennie (planes): [[mailto:hennie@capeairsafaris.co.za%7Chennie@capeairsafaris.co.za]]'''


Helicopters: [[Mailto:yolanda@helicopterscapetown.co.za|yolanda@helicopterscapetown.co.za]] and [[Mailto:donovan@silvercross.co.za|donovan@silvercross.co.za]]
'''Wil (planes)''': Email: info@airducap.com; Whatsapp +27 82 980 3851


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


'''FLYING IN TO AFRIKABURN – important information'''


As there is no airstrip this year 2024, you need to fly to neighbouring airstrip and organise transport to event.  
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


For flying either option is to Tankwa Tented Camp (Tankwa International airport)  OR  Skoorsteenberg airstrip. I have indicated the placement on Google Earth Pro (free installation) for your pleasure -just enter the coordinates. The new AB airport will be GVOK airport and approximate location is indicated as well.
== 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.


'''SKOORSTEENBERG'''·      
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.


You need to book directly with Frik Clasen 063 584 7642 the new farm manager. Owner: Werner Steenkamp 0823367333
== 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.
[[index.php?title=File:Buffer_zone.jpg|link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/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.


·      They may be able to assist with lift to the event site.
Please refer to sections 47 and 89 FROM THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT 57 OF 2003 1.
 
[[index.php?title=File:No_drone.jpg|link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/File:No_drone.jpg|thumb|394x394px|No Drone Zone]]
·      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. The road has been repaired after the recent storms and normal car can access the farm.
 
·      There will most likely be wifi available at the plane hanger and they will assist with transport to the event site.
 
[[File:Skoorsteenberg runway.png|center|frame|Skoortsteenberg Private Runway. Contact owners to arrange permissions to land. ]]
'''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'''
[[File:Skoorsteenberg to Quaggafontein.png|center|frame|Skoorsteenberg to Quaggafontein]]
 
 
TANKWA TENTED CAMP
 
·       You need to book with Henk: [[Mailto:henk@zuluoverland.co.za|henk@zuluoverland.co.za]]
 
·      Its approx. 45 minute drive with 4 x 4 on shorter route (essential due to rain damage) or 1 1/4 hour with normal car on longer route via R355, TTC is offering a shuttle service to Afrika burn for R750 one way)
 
·      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'S 019°45.208'E'''
[[File:TTC runway.png|center|frame|Tankwa Tented Camp Runway]]                             
 
'''The short cut road is in much better condition. But best to use 4x4 on this route.'''
[[File:TTC to Quaggafontein.png|center|frame|Route TTC to Quaggafontein]]
 
 
 
== FLYING TO THE EVENT AS A PILOT, CHARTER ORGANISATION OR PASSENGER? WANT TO HIRE A PLANE? ==
Charter companies have yet to register there intent to offer services to participants. Please contact airspace@afrikaburn.com.     


[[File:Awesome giggles.jpg|thumb|1094x1094px|center]]
== DRONES ==
== VOLUNTEER AT AIRSPACE ==
Besides being an invasion of privacy, drones are also not allowed to be flown close to an active airstrip.
THIS NEEDS AN UPDATE.    


We require the help of a number of participants to run, build and plan the airport for 2024. This year we will have helicopters flying in, and we need to build helipad at the gate.
With this in mind, and because of Civil Aviation Authority regulations, '''''<big>RECREATIONAL DRONES ARE NOT PERMITTED AT AFRIKABURN.</big>'''''


This year we are definitely looking for 5- 7 people with airband radio licences to assist us in managing the airways and monitor airband radio traffic. Please email airspace@afrikaburn.com to volunteer. If we haven't built the runway we still need help 
There are four reasons why we don't allow drones:
 
-  setting up runway lights for AMS on Skoorsteenberg farm 
 
- designing a super sexy air traffic control tower for 2025. 
 
- relocating the plants on the airstrip to our educational garden - this has been postponed, but is feasable. 
 
- planning operations for 2025.   
 
'''We meet online once a month on Tuesday thoughout the year.'''
 
'''If you want to start getting involved now, we are looking for people with the following skills. Please email to airspace@afrikaburn.com'''
 
* Information Wrangler - maintain websites, coordination with COs, Quicket, data collection, analysis and sharing
 
* Volunteer and media support - recruit, motivate, schedule, brief and thank
* Ticketing – Box Office coordination.
* 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 t-shirt, 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.
== PARACHUTING AND SKYDIVING INTO AFRIKABURN ==
This is under deliberation. We have some professional skydivers that are investigating the possibility. Only SA registered sky divers with over 100 jumps under the belt will be allowed to participate.
 
[[File:No drone.jpg|thumb|No Drone Zone|396x396px]]
== DRONES - No drones are 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 (CAA) 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.
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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.


 
== '''QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?''' ==
After last years fiasco - with over 12 drones being confiscated in 2023, this year we will confiscate all drones and they will NOT be returned. If you want it returned we will have to lay a criminal charge against you with the police.
Great, email us at airspace@afrikaburn.com
 
== FLYING OVER THE EVENT ==
No flying below 3,000 feet over the event site during the event. We will be monitoring airspace activity and any planes, ufos or helicopters flying too low will be reported to CAA.
 
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 2,500ft 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? ==
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]

Revision as of 07:51, 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. link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/File:Afrikaburn_Airspace.jpg|thumb|475x475px|Afrikaburn Airspace

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. link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/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. link=https://quaggapedia.afrikaburn.com/File:No_drone.jpg|thumb|394x394px|No Drone Zone

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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