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FALE
IATA DUR Large Airport
Airport record
King Shaka International Airport
Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
WGS 84 position
-29.61444°, 31.11972°
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0 reported lighted · 1 reported not lighted
3,700 metres · 06/24
Source records
Runway geometry
Reported runway surfaces
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Heading (true) | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 12,139 × 197 ft3,700 × 60 m | Asphalt | 61.0° / 241.0° northeast–southwest | Reported not lighted | Reported open |
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| End | Runway | True heading | End elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 LE · low-numbered end | 06/24 Reported open | 61.0°T | 304 ft MSL93 m | Not published | Not published |
| 24 HE · high-numbered end | 06/24 Reported open | 241.0°T | 304 ft MSL93 m | Not published | Not published |
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Published frequencies
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| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DURBAN Approach | 125.750 MHz | No description published |
| KING SHAKA ATIS | 127.000 MHz | No description published |
| KING SHAKA INT. | 118.450 MHz | KING SHAKA INT. Tower |
| KING SHAKA INT. | 121.650 MHz | No description published |
| VOT TGV | 115.600 MHz | No description published |
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Source & provenance
Data source
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