Ladysmith Airport (LAY): Codes, Runways & Location
Ladysmith Airport (IATA: LAY · ICAO: FALY) is a medium-sized airport serving Ladysmith, South Africa. It lies at 28.5817° S, 29.7497° E, 3548 ft (1081 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ladysmith Airport
Ladysmith Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ladysmith in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code LAY and the ICAO code FALY. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ladysmith Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3548 ft (1081 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Harrismith Airport (HRS) about 74 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ladysmith Airport
Where is Ladysmith Airport located?
Ladysmith Airport is located in Ladysmith, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.5817° S, 29.7497° E.
What is the airport code for Ladysmith Airport?
Ladysmith Airport has an IATA code of LAY and an ICAO code of FALY.
How long is the runway at Ladysmith Airport?
Ladysmith Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Ladysmith Airport have?
Ladysmith Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ladysmith Airport a major airport?
Ladysmith Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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