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Small airport

Lydenburg Airport

ICAO FALL🇿🇦 Lydenburg
Coordinates
25.1033°S, 30.4142°E
Elevation
4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-MP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
19.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
17:46
Civil dusk
18:09

About 11h 32m 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 Lydenburg Airport

Lydenburg Airport is a small airport in Lydenburg, South Africa (ICAO FALL). It sits at an elevation of 4,882 ft (1,488 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,462 ft / 1,360 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Kudu Private Nature Reserve (ZA-0111), about 6.5 nm to the n.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FALL

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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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
04 / 224,462 ft / 1,360 mUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)Class GType 331500 ft GNDFL195
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 Lydenburg Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lydenburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Lydenburg Airport is FALL.

Where is Lydenburg Airport located?

Lydenburg Airport is small airport located in Lydenburg, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,882 ft (1,488 m).

How many runways does Lydenburg Airport have?

Lydenburg Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,462 ft / 1,360 m.

What time zone is Lydenburg Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lydenburg Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lydenburg Airport is approximately 19.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lydenburg Airport?

The nearest airport to Lydenburg Airport is Kudu Private Nature Reserve (ZA-0111), about 6.5 nm to the n, followed by Walkersons Field and Lavino Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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