1,081 metres
FALY
IATA LAY Medium Airport
Airport record
Ladysmith Airport
Ladysmith, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
WGS 84 position
-28.58170°, 29.74970°
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0 reported lighted · 1 reported not lighted
1,200 metres · 11/29
Source records
Runway geometry
Reported runway surfaces
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Heading (true) | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,937 × 49 ft1,200 × 15 m | Asphalt | 90.0° / 270.0° east–west | Reported not lighted | Reported open |
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| End | Runway | True heading | End elevation | Displaced threshold | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 LE · low-numbered end | 11/29 Reported open | 90.0°T | 3,486 ft MSL1,063 m | Not published | -28.58170°, 29.74360° Open end map ↗ |
| 29 HE · high-numbered end | 11/29 Reported open | 270.0°T | 3,548 ft MSL1,081 m | Not published | -28.58170°, 29.75590° Open end map ↗ |
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| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 124.800 MHz | CTAF |
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Source & provenance
Data source
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