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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Walkersons Field

ICAO FADU
Coordinates
25.3628°S, 30.1878°E
Elevation
6,041 ft (1,841 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-MP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
20.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
17:47
Civil dusk
18:10

About 11h 31m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Walkersons Field

Walkersons Field is a small airport in South Africa (ICAO FADU). It sits at an elevation of 6,041 ft (1,841 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,215 ft / 980 m with a hard surface. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Belfast Aerodrome (FABH), about 19.5 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FADU

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 363,215 ft / 980 m40 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFWalkersons Traffic124.800 MHz

Services & operations

Services
AccommodationDiningSpaElectric Vehicle Charging Station

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G745Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)Class GType 331500 ft GNDFL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREASpecial useRestrictedFL105FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Walkersons Field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Walkersons Field?

The ICAO code for Walkersons Field is FADU.

Where is Walkersons Field located?

Walkersons Field is small airport located in South Africa, at an elevation of 6,041 ft (1,841 m).

How many runways does Walkersons Field have?

Walkersons Field has 1 runway, the longest being 3,215 ft / 980 m.

What time zone is Walkersons Field in?

Walkersons Field is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Walkersons Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Walkersons Field is approximately 20.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Walkersons Field?

The nearest airport to Walkersons Field is Belfast Aerodrome (FABH), about 19.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Lydenburg Airport and Kudu Private Nature Reserve.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Walkersons Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.