Richards Bay Airport (RCB) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Richards Bay Airport is the airport for Richards Bay, South Africa, and carries the codes RCB (IATA) and FARB (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m) and runs on Africa/Johannesburg time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Richards Bay Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Richards Bay Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | FARB |
|---|---|
| Type: | medium airport |
| Continent: | AF |
| Country code: | ZA |
| Country: | South Africa |
| City | Richards Bay |
| IATA: | RCB |
| Longitude: | 32.0921 |
| Latitude: | -28.7410 |
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Key facts about Richards Bay Airport
You will find Richards Bay Airport at -28.7410, 32.0921, at an elevation of 109 ft (33 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Johannesburg. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Getting to Richards Bay Airport
Richards Bay Airport lies about 7.1 km (4 mi) from central Richards Bay, measured in a straight line. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Richards Bay Airport flight status
How do I check Richards Bay Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Richards Bay Airport (RCB) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Richards Bay Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Richards Bay Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Richards Bay Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Richards Bay Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Richards Bay Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes RCB and FARB mean?
Both identify the same airport. RCB is the IATA code for Richards Bay Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; FARB is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Richards Bay Airport in?
Richards Bay Airport keeps Africa/Johannesburg time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.