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Langebaanweg Airport (FALW/SDB) — Langebaanweg, South Africa

Langebaanweg Airport (FALW/SDB) serves Langebaanweg, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 4 runways (02L/20R, 02R/20L). Field elevation is 108 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: FALW
  • Name: Langebaanweg Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: -32.968899
  • Longitude: 18.160299
  • Elevation: 108 ft
  • Country: South Africa
  • Municipality: Langebaanweg
  • IATA Code: SDB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
  • Distance from City: 118.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02L/20R

  • Designation: 02L/20R
  • Dimensions: 2341x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 02R/20L

  • Designation: 02R/20L
  • Dimensions: 2344x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 1504x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

  • Designation: 16/34
  • Dimensions: 1991x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: DME, GP, ILS, LOC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 128.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.750 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 122.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 117.000 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:45 – 14:15
Tuesday 05:45 – 14:15
Wednesday 05:45 – 14:15
Thursday 05:45 – 14:15
Friday 05:45 – 14:15
Saturday 05:45 – 14:15
Sunday 05:30 – 06:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: MON-FRI 0545-1415, SUN 0530-0600

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: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Customs

  • Open: 0230
  • Close: 1800
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: MON-FRI: 0230-1800, SAT and SUN: 0530-0600 and 1730-1800.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Customs: MON-FRI: 0230-1800, SAT and SUN: 0530-0600 and 1730-1800.

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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

D0281/26 info
AFRISAM SALDANHA PMA, WESTERN CAPE (325958S 0175500E, 325955S 0175545E, 330016S 0175550E, 330022S 0175508E): UAS OPS TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS).
2026-07-18 05:00:00 2026-09-17 17:00:00
D0261/26 info
VREDENBURG, WESTERN CAPE (325357S 0175957E, 325347S 0180006E, 325414S 0180048E, 325430S 0180034E): UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: MM 25/06-5.
2026-07-01 00:00:00 2026-09-28 23:59:00
D0235/26 info
AREA BOUNDED BY (330250S 0180228E, 330250S 0180230E, 330251S 0180230E, 330251S 0180228E): UAS OPS TAKING PLACE. CAMU REF: AV 280510.
2026-06-05 07:00:00 2026-09-02 12:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of FALW?
Langebaanweg Airport operates from 05:45 to 14:15.
What is the tower frequency at FALW?
The tower frequency at Langebaanweg Airport is 128.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at FALW?
Langebaanweg Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS.
Does FALW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Langebaanweg Airport (South Africa).
Is customs available at FALW?
Yes, customs at Langebaanweg Airport is available from 0230 to 1800.
Where is FALW located?
Langebaanweg Airport (FALW) is located in Langebaanweg, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FALW?
The IATA code for Langebaanweg Airport is SDB.
How long is the runway at FALW?
The main runway at Langebaanweg Airport (02L/20R) measures 2341x46m.
Is FALW a port of entry?
Yes, Langebaanweg Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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