
General aviation · Cradock, South Africa
Cradock
- Elevation
- 3,110 ft
- Coordinates
- 32°09′S 25°39′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FACD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Cradock
Elevation
3,110 ft
Position
-32.1567, 25.6456
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FACD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Cradock (FACD / CDO) in Cradock, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FACD is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FACD
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa. Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at FACD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FACD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FACD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FACD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FACD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FACD: 32° 9′ 24″ S 25° 38′ 44″ E; elevation 3110 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Cradock
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Cradock. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FACD.
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Cargo Operations at FACD
Support for freighter operations into FACD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FACD sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- FAPEChief Dawid Stuurman Intl/Port ElizabethGqeberha, South Africa110 NM181°→
- FAELEast LondonEast London, South Africa122 NM116°→
Operating into FACD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Cradock — one desk for the whole trip.