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| The SAAF claims Swartkop is the second oldest airstation in the world and the oldest operational airstation in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil.za/news/2005/swkp.htm|title=SAAF online news archive 2005|publisher=]|accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref> | |||
| In 1993 the relocated SAAF Museum at AFB Swartkop was officially opened by the Chief of the South African Air Force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil.za/about_us/history.html|title=History of the South African Air Force|publisher=]|accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref> | In 1993 the relocated SAAF Museum at AFB Swartkop was officially opened by the Chief of the South African Air Force.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil.za/about_us/history.html|title=History of the South African Air Force|publisher=]|accessdate=2009-06-12}}</ref> | ||
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Airport| AFB Swartkop | |
|---|---|
 Museum open day at AFB Swartkop | |
| Summary | |
| Elevation AMSL | 4,780 ft / 1,457 m |
AFB Swartkop (ICAO: FASK) is an air force base in South Africa. It is managed as part of AFB Waterkloof and houses one of the three branches of the South African Air Force Museum. Swartkop can be translated into English as "blackhead".
Runways
| Runway number | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1987 metres (6520 ft) | 30 metres (98 ft) | Asphalt |
| 06/24 | 2008 metres (6589 ft) | 45 metres (147 ft) |
History
The SAAF claims Swartkop is the second oldest airstation in the world and the oldest operational airstation in the world.
In 1993 the relocated SAAF Museum at AFB Swartkop was officially opened by the Chief of the South African Air Force.
References
- "World Aeronautical Database". Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- "AFB Waterkloof". South African Air Force. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- "SAAF online news archive 2005". South African Air Force. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- "History of the South African Air Force". South African Air Force. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
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