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FADU

Walkersons Field ·

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
6,041 ft / 1,841 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 124.80 MHz (Walkersons Traffic)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 3,215 ft · asphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Walkersons Field (FADU), located in the region of, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 6,041 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Walkersons Field
ICAO / IATA
FADU / —
Municipality
Country
Region
ZA-MP — Mpumalanga
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
6,041 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,215 ft / 980 m
Runway Width: 40 ft / 12 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: 164° / 344°
RWY 18 (164°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (344°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

CTAF Walkersons Traffic
124.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FABR
Barberton Airport
88 km / 48 nm
FAKN
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
92 km / 50 nm
FAEO
Ermelo Airport
128 km / 69 nm
FASZ
Skukuza Airport
148 km / 80 nm
FAMD
Malamala Airport
149 km / 81 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026