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Welkom Airport (WEL) Guide

Welkom Airport serves Welkom, South Africa. Scheduled passenger service is not confirmed in the current dataset. IATA code WEL. ICAO code FAWM.

IATA WEL ICAO FAWM Welkom, South Africa
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No scheduled service

Quick Facts

Core identifiers and coordinates pulled from the airport dataset.

IATA
WEL
ICAO
FAWM
City
Welkom
Country
South Africa
Airport type
small airport
Scheduled service
No
Coordinates
-27.9968, 26.6633
Elevation
4,421 ft

Live flights to and from WEL

Real-time aircraft positions, filtered to flights with WEL as origin or destination.

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Plan your departure from Welkom Airport

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Choose a taxi or transfer for Welkom Airport

Compare taxi, private transfer, minibus, public transport, and car rental options based on passengers, luggage, timing, and travel priority.

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Plan your route around Welkom Airport

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Weather at Welkom Airport

Designed for current weather snapshots tied to airport coordinates.

19.7°C

Mainly clear

Updated 2026-06-02 13:45:00
Feels like
17.0°C
Wind
9.5 kph
Visibility
42.7 km
Humidity
37%

Map / Location

Coordinates, map context, nearby airports and quick jump to Google Maps.

Restaurants near Welkom Airport

Closest places to eat around the airport, by distance.

Mugg & Bean

Goldfields Mall, Shop 72 Corner Buiten And State Way Street, Welkom 9460 South Africa

3.9/5
4.1 km away 39 reviews

Melkkan

Plaas Silwerstraal Op R710, 5km, Welkom 9460 South Africa

4.4/5
4.2 km away 17 reviews

Square Cafe Welkom

Welkom Square Shopping Centre Toronto Road, Welkom 9459 South Africa

4.3/5
5.7 km away 3 reviews

Indiana Spur Steak Ranch

312 Long Road Cnr Long & Toronto Rd, Spur Building, Welkom 9459 South Africa

3.4/5
6.7 km away 21 reviews

Silver Spoon

277 State Way, Welkom 9459 South Africa

5.0/5
6.7 km away 1 reviews

KAUAI Virgin Active Welkom

Lane Virgin Active Welkom, Welkom Central, Welkom 9460 South Africa

4.0/5
6.9 km away 1 reviews

Steers

Engen 1 Stop Welkom Etienne Motors 102 Toronto Road, Welkom 9459 South Africa

2.0/5
6.9 km away 2 reviews

Nando's

306 Stateway Bedelia, Welkom 9460 South Africa

3.2/5
7.0 km away 17 reviews

Hotels near Welkom Airport

Closest places to stay around the airport, by distance.

Trianca Guesthouse

79 Oswald Street Bedelia, Welkom 9459 South Africa

4.1 km away

Rochilla Guest House

176 Long Road Bedelia, Welkom 9459 South Africa

4.0/5
4.3 km away 1 reviews

Giardino @ 194 Bed & Breakfast

194 Long Road Bedelia, Welkom 9459 South Africa

4.5/5
4.9 km away 131 reviews

Bunducamp

Onderverdeling 216 Zandrivierspoort, Ventersburg 9430 South Africa

5.7 km away

Marli Family GuestHouse

230 State Way, Welkom 9459 South Africa

3.5/5
5.9 km away 5 reviews

Marli Self catering Guest House Welkom

230 State Way, Welkom 9459 South Africa

5.9 km away

Annacath guest house

18 Annacath Street, Welkom 9459 South Africa

6.0 km away

Villa Siesta

20 Lena Street Naudeville, Welkom 9459 South Africa

4.0/5
6.0 km away 9 reviews

How to get from Welkom Airport

Transport options from the airport to your destination, styled more like a travel guide than a plain directory block.

01 Taxi
Taxi availability can vary by flight schedule and local demand. Confirm pickup options locally before travel.
02 Car rental
Car rental information has not been added yet. Check the airport website or local operators for current options.
03 Public transport
Public transport details are not currently stored for this airport. Verify routes and operating hours before arrival.
04 Airport transfer
Private transfer availability may depend on local hotels, tour operators, or pre-booked services.
05 Distance to city center
Distance-to-center data has not been added for this airport yet.

Parking at Welkom Airport

Airport parking notes are kept factual and non-speculative.

Parking options may vary by season and terminal. Check the official airport website before your trip.

Runways & Technical Info

Ready for OurAirports runway and frequency imports.

Runways

07 / 25
6,578 ft · 59 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

RDO
RDO

118.000 MHz

FAQ

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What is the IATA code for Welkom Airport?

The IATA code for Welkom Airport is WEL.

Where is Welkom Airport located?

Welkom Airport is located in Welkom, ZA-FS, South Africa.

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open Welkom Airport in Google Maps?

Yes. Use the map section on this page to open the airport location directly in Google Maps.

How can I check arrivals and departures?

Flight data is currently unavailable for this airport on this page. Check the airline or official airport channels for live status.

What is the ICAO code for Welkom Airport?

The ICAO code for Welkom Airport is FAWM.