ROD - Robertson Airport

Robertson, South Africa

IATA Code: ROD · Robertson, South Africa

The airport code ROD is the IATA identifier for Robertson Airport. You may also find it referred to as Robertson Airport (ROD).

Robertson Airport (ROD) serves Robertson, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

ROD is the IATA airport code for Robertson Airport, located in Robertson, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 33.8122°S, 19.9028°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
ROD
City
Robertson
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-33.8122°
Longitude
19.9028°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from ROD

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
OVG - Overberg 89 km $1,386 $3/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 121 km $1,884 $4/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 187 km $2,911 $6/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 213 km $3,316 $7/passenger
GRJ - George 230 km $3,581 $7/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 273 km $4,250 $9/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 317 km $4,935 $10/passenger
SBU - Springbok 495 km $7,706 $15/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 514 km $8,002 $16/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 528 km $8,220 $16/passenger
KLZ - Kleinsee 530 km $8,251 $17/passenger
UTN - Upington 616 km $9,590 $19/passenger
ALJ - Alexander Bay 665 km $10,353 $21/passenger
OMD - Oranjemund 668 km $10,399 $21/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 685 km $10,664 $21/passenger
BIY - Bisho 692 km $10,773 $22/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 693 km $10,789 $22/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 723 km $11,256 $23/passenger
ELS - East London 740 km $11,520 $23/passenger
SIS - Sishen 746 km $11,614 $23/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 782 km $12,174 $24/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 802 km $12,486 $25/passenger
KMP - Keetmanshoop 827 km $12,875 $26/passenger
UTT - Umtata 858 km $13,357 $27/passenger
MSU - Maseru 870 km $13,544 $27/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 889 km $13,840 $28/passenger
LUD - Luderitz 910 km $14,167 $28/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 932 km $14,509 $29/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 941 km $14,649 $29/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 1,011 km $15,739 $31/passenger
MGH - Margate 1,034 km $16,097 $32/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 1,044 km $16,253 $33/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 1,051 km $16,362 $33/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 1,073 km $16,704 $33/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 1,095 km $17,047 $34/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 1,102 km $17,156 $34/passenger
JWA - Jwaneng 1,124 km $17,498 $35/passenger
VIR - Durban 1,145 km $17,825 $36/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 1,156 km $17,997 $36/passenger
DUR - Durban 1,158 km $18,028 $36/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 1,167 km $18,168 $36/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 1,171 km $18,230 $36/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 1,173 km $18,261 $37/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 1,175 km $18,292 $37/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 1,177 km $18,324 $37/passenger
GBE - Gaberone 1,183 km $18,417 $37/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 1,196 km $18,619 $37/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 1,203 km $18,728 $37/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 1,211 km $18,853 $38/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 1,254 km $19,522 $39/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your ROD Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Robertson

Robertson enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through ROD

ROD operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via ROD

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