General aviation · Louis Trichardt, South Africa

Makhado AFB

FALM
Elevation
3,069 ft
Coordinates
23°10′S 29°42′E
Local time
Africa/Johannesburg

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Field information

FALM 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

    Louis Trichardt Southwest

  • Elevation

    3,069 ft

  • Position

    -23.1599, 29.6965

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FALM.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Makhado AFB (FALM) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FALM 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 FALM

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FALM

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at FALM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FALM

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FALM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FALM

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FALM: 23° 9′ 36″ S 29° 41′ 47″ E; elevation 3069 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Louis Trichardt

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Louis Trichardt. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FALM.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FALM

    Support for freighter operations into FALM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where FALM sits in the network

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Operating into FALM?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Makhado AFB — one desk for the whole trip.

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