Airport code

RCB Airport Code, Richards Bay Airport

RCB is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport, a regional airport serving Richards Bay, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use RCB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FARB. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 28.74° S, 32.09° E.

City
Richards Bay
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-28.741, 32.0921
Elevation
109 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Richards Bay airport code?

The airport code for Richards Bay Airport is RCB. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FARB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2758 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FARB begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is RCB?

Richards Bay Airport serves Richards Bay, South Africa. It is close to sea level at 109 ft (33 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at RCB

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 4,265 ft (1.30 km), designated 05/23.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Richards Bay?

The IATA airport code for Richards Bay Airport in Richards Bay is RCB. Its ICAO code is FARB.

What is the 3-letter code for Richards Bay?

The 3-letter IATA code for Richards Bay Airport in Richards Bay is RCB.

What airport is RCB?

RCB is Richards Bay Airport, located in Richards Bay, South Africa.

What country is RCB in?

RCB (Richards Bay Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is RCB airport located?

Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is in Richards Bay, South Africa, at coordinates -28.741, 32.0921.

What is the ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport?

The ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport is FARB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RCB.

What is the difference between RCB and FARB?

RCB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FARB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Richards Bay Airport.

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