Louis Trichardt Airport

FALO / LCD

Louis Trichardt, ZA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

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Distance: 52nm / 96km from FALO

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METAR FAPP 042100Z AUTO 07005KT //// // ////// 22/21 Q1023

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Airport Runway Layout

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ALO
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
3,937 ft 59 ft ASP 81°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Louis Trichardt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FALO
IATA Code: LCD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,025 ft MSL

Location

City: Louis Trichardt
Country: ZA
Latitude: -23.061899°
Longitude: 29.864700°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Louis Trichardt Airport

Louis Trichardt Airport (FALO/LCD) is located in Louis Trichardt, ZA at an elevation of 3,025 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 3,937 feet.

Airport Overview

Louis Trichardt Airport serves Louis Trichardt in ZA. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (10/28) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 3,937 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

The field elevation of 3025 feet requires attention to density altitude during warm weather operations.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FALO, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.