Langebaanweg Airport (FALW)
Medium airport · Langebaanweg, Western Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Langebaanweg Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FALW |
| IATA | SDB |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 32°58'8" E 18°9'37" -32.96890, 18.16030 |
| Location | Langebaanweg, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02L/20R | 7,680 ft (2341 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 7,689 ft (2344 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 4,935 ft (1504 m) | 150 ft | ASP | No |
| 16/34 | 6,533 ft (1991 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Langebaanweg Airport at a glance
Langebaanweg Airport is a medium airport in Langebaanweg, Western Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as SDB. The field elevation of 108 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FALW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 02R/20L — offers 7,689 ft (2344 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02R points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FALW shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Langebaanweg Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport | FASD | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Ysterplaat Air Force Base | FAYP | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Cape Town International Airport | FACT | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Vredendal Airport | FAVR | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Robertson Airport | FARS | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Langebaanweg Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 108 ft field elevation of Langebaanweg Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Langebaanweg Airport
What is the ICAO code of Langebaanweg Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Langebaanweg Airport is FALW, and its IATA code is SDB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Langebaanweg Airport above sea level?
Langebaanweg Airport sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Langebaanweg Airport located?
The airport lies at -32.9689, 18.1603 — in Langebaanweg, Western Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saldanha/Vredenburg Airport, about 18 km away.
Does FALW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FALW appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Langebaanweg Airport?
Langebaanweg Airport has 4 runways. The longest, 02R/20L, measures 7,689 ft (2344 m) with a ASP surface.