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Medium airport

Ladysmith Airport

IATA LAYICAO FALY🇿🇦 Ladysmith
Coordinates
28.5817°S, 29.7497°E
Elevation
3,548 ft (1,081 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NL
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
25.2° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:53
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
17:48
Civil dusk
18:11

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 Ladysmith Airport

Ladysmith Airport

Ladysmith Airport (IATA: LAY, ICAO: FALY) is an airport serving Ladysmith, a town in the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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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Where you can fly from here

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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
11 / 293,937 ft / 1,200 m49 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF124.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA DURBAN AClass CControlledFL145FL200

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 Ladysmith Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ladysmith Airport?

The ICAO code for Ladysmith Airport is FALY, and its IATA code is LAY.

Where is Ladysmith Airport located?

Ladysmith Airport is medium airport located in Ladysmith, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,548 ft (1,081 m).

How many runways does Ladysmith Airport have?

Ladysmith Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

What time zone is Ladysmith Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ladysmith Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ladysmith Airport is approximately 25.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ladysmith Airport?

The nearest airport to Ladysmith Airport is Nambiti Airfield (ZA-0239), about 13.6 nm to the ene, followed by Glen Grey Airport and Glenside Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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