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Louis Trichardt Airport

IATA LCDICAO FALO🇿🇦 Louis Trichardt
Coordinates
23.0619°S, 29.8647°E
Elevation
3,025 ft (922 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
16.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:18
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
17:32
Civil dusk
17:56

About 10h 50m 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 Louis Trichardt Airport

Louis Trichardt Airport is a small airport in Louis Trichardt, South Africa (ICAO FALO, IATA LCD). It sits at an elevation of 3,025 ft (922 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,937 ft / 1,200 m. It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM), about 11 nm to the wsw.

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

Live weather

FALO

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,937 ft / 1,200 m59 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP121.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MTMA FALMClass CControlled8000 ft MSLFL195
CTR FALMClass DCTRGND8000 ft MSL
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 Louis Trichardt Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Louis Trichardt Airport?

The ICAO code for Louis Trichardt Airport is FALO, and its IATA code is LCD.

Where is Louis Trichardt Airport located?

Louis Trichardt Airport is small airport located in Louis Trichardt, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,025 ft (922 m).

How many runways does Louis Trichardt Airport have?

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

What time zone is Louis Trichardt Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Louis Trichardt Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Louis Trichardt Airport is approximately 16.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Louis Trichardt Airport?

The nearest airport to Louis Trichardt Airport is Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM), about 11 nm to the wsw, followed by Bergtop Airport and Thohoyandou Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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