Airport code
RCB — Richards Bay Airport
RCB is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport, an airport serving Richards Bay, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FARB, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -28.7410, 32.0921 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m).
Overview
About Richards Bay Airport
Richards Bay Airport is an airport in Richards Bay, South Africa.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RCB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FARB |
| Airport name | Richards Bay Airport |
| City | Richards Bay |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -28.7410 |
| Longitude | 32.0921 |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport?
The IATA code for Richards Bay Airport is RCB.
What is the ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport?
The ICAO code for Richards Bay Airport is FARB.
Where is RCB airport located?
Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is located in Richards Bay, South Africa.
What time zone is RCB in?
Richards Bay Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to RCB?
The nearest airport to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) is Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, about 124 km away.
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