What is the tower frequency at FALY?

The tower frequency at Ladysmith Airport is 124.8 MHz.

Does FALY require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Ladysmith Airport (South Africa).

Where is FALY located?

Ladysmith Airport (FALY) is located in Ladysmith, South Africa.

What is the IATA code for FALY?

The IATA code for Ladysmith Airport is LAY.

How long is the runway at FALY?

The main runway at Ladysmith Airport (11/29) measures 1200x15m.

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Ladysmith Airport (FALY/LAY) — Ladysmith, South Africa

Ladysmith Airport (FALY/LAY) serves Ladysmith, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 3548 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 4/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FALY
Name: Ladysmith Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -28.581699
Longitude: 29.749701
Elevation: 3548 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Ladysmith
IATA Code: LAY
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 4.6 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 1200x15m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.800 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday SR – SS

Tuesday SR – SS

Wednesday SR – SS

Thursday SR – SS

Friday SR – SS

Saturday SR – SS

Sunday SR – SS

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: AD Operational hours: HJ

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +27366376800
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: www.ladysmith.co.za
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FALY?: The tower frequency at Ladysmith Airport is 124.8 MHz.
Does FALY require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Ladysmith Airport (South Africa).
Where is FALY located?: Ladysmith Airport (FALY) is located in Ladysmith, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FALY?: The IATA code for Ladysmith Airport is LAY.
How long is the runway at FALY?: The main runway at Ladysmith Airport (11/29) measures 1200x15m.

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