Langebaanweg Airport (SDB)

Langebaanweg, ZA 🇿🇦 Medium Airport

ICAO

FALW

IATA

SDB

Elevation

108 ft

Region

ZA-WC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FALW

Local Code: Not available

Location: -32.968899° N, 18.160299° E

Continent: AF

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Langebaanweg Airport (FALW/SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa, is primarily a military airbase operated by the South African Air Force. Due to its main function as a military installation, comprehensive recent traveler reviews and detailed experiences for commercial passenger flights are not readily available. The information below is gathered from various sources, including general airport data and wait time estimators, which may not fully reflect typical commercial passenger experiences at this specific military facility.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficient Wait Times (estimated): While not from direct traveler reviews, current estimates suggest relatively short wait times for check-in (15 minutes) and immigration (8-9 minutes). Security checkpoint times are estimated at around 11 minutes. These estimates are based on real-time queue predictions.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Commercial Facilities and Services: As a military airport, there is a likely absence of extensive commercial terminal facilities, amenities, and typical passenger services found at civilian airports. Information regarding specific retail, dining, or lounge options is not available in public records. The airport is not listed as an "Airport of Entry" with customs services, indicating it doesn't process international commercial passenger traffic.
  • Lack of Direct Commercial Transportation Connections: There are no direct commercial passenger routes to or from Langebaanweg Airport mentioned in recent information. Travelers typically utilize shuttle services or taxis to connect from Langebaan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which serves as the primary commercial hub for the region.
  • Restricted Access and Operating Hours: The airport operates on limited hours, typically Monday-Friday from 05:45-14:15Z for airport operations and 05:30-14:15Z for the control tower, and is not open 24 hours. Access may also be restricted due to its military status, requiring prior permission (PPR).
  • Unclear Parking Information: While "Airport Parking" is mentioned with options to find and compare rates, specific details about passenger parking facilities and availability at this military base are not publicly detailed.

Given its primary role as a military airbase, Langebaanweg Airport (FALW/SDB) is not a typical commercial travel destination, and travelers should anticipate minimal to no commercial passenger infrastructure or services. Those looking to travel to or from the Langebaan area for commercial purposes would need to use Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrange onward ground transportation.

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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
02L/20R 7680 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted
02R/20L 7689 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted
07/25 4935 ft 150 ft ASP Active
16/34 6533 ft 150 ft ASP Active Lighted

Type Description Frequency
APP APP 122.5 MHz
ATIS ATIS 117.0 MHz
GND GND 121.75 MHz
TWR TWR 128.8 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
LW Langebaanweg NDB 345 kHz
LWV Langebaanweg VORTAC 117000 kHz

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