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Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM) — Louis Trichardt Southwest, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours: 05:00–13:30 UTC
Fuel: JET A1, AVGAS 100
Tower: 119.8
Runways: 10/28, 10L/28R
Elevation: 3,069 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FALM
Name: Makhado Air Force Base Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: -23.159901
Longitude: 29.696501
Elevation: 3069 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Louis Trichardt Southwest
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 27.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 4020x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 10L/28R

Designation: 10L/28R
Dimensions: 500x15m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.800 MHz
Ground: 121.750 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 121.200 MHz
ATIS: 115.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 13:30

Tuesday 05:00 – 13:30

Wednesday 05:00 – 13:30

Thursday 05:00 – 13:30

Friday 05:00 – 13:30

Saturday 05:00 – 13:30

Sunday 05:00 – 13:30

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: MON-FRI 0500-1330

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

D0419/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

NIL NGT OPS.

2026-10-06 06:19 UTC 2026-12-30 06:00 UTC

D0433/26

info

VOR/DME LTV 115.0 MHZ/CH 97X U/S.

2026-10-14 07:00 UTC 2027-01-11 10:00 UTC

D0418/26

info

ILS LOC LTI 111.1 MHZ RWY 10 U/S. ALL ASSOCIATED PROC SUSPENDED.

2026-10-06 06:18 UTC 2026-12-30 06:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

FALO Louis Trichardt Airport 11 NM FADO Dendron Airport 25 NM FATH Thohoyandou Airport 38 NM FAPP Polokwane International Airport 43 NM FAAL Alldays Airport 46 NM FAVM Venetia Mine Airport 47 NM FAPI Pietersburg Municipal Airport 47 NM FAMH Musina(Messina) Airport 51 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of FALM?: Makhado Air Force Base Airport operates from 05:00 to 13:30.
What is the tower frequency at FALM?: The tower frequency at Makhado Air Force Base Airport is 119.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at FALM?: Makhado Air Force Base Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS 100.
Does FALM require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Makhado Air Force Base Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FALM located?: Makhado Air Force Base Airport (FALM) is located in Louis Trichardt Southwest, South Africa.
How long is the runway at FALM?: The main runway at Makhado Air Force Base Airport (10/28) measures 4020x46m.

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