Margate Airport
Margate · South AfricaICAO FAMG
Margate Airport (MGH) is an airport serving Margate, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 30° 51' 26.6" S, 30° 20' 34.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from MGH
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB | Johannesburg, South Africa | 349 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 143 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MGH
1 active airline serving Margate Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Margate Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 134 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | Durban | South Africa | 157 km |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 177 km |
| Richards Bay Airport | RCB | Richard's Bay | South Africa | 289 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 310 km |
| Ben Schoeman Airport | ELS | East London | South Africa | 339 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 489 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 436 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 30° 51' 26.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 30° 20' 34.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -30.857401
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 30.343000
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 495 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 151 m
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