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FALE
King Shaka International Airport · Durban
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
295 ft / 90 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
VOT TGV 115.60 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
06/24 · 12,139 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for King Shaka International Airport (FALE), located in Durban, 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 295 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
King Shaka International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FALE / DUR
Municipality
Durban
Country
Region
ZA-NL — Kwazulu-Natal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
295 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 12,139 ft / 3,700 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 61° / 241°
RWY 06 (61°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IDU | CRS: 56°
RWY 24 (241°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: IDN | CRS: 236°
DURBAN Approach
125.75 MHz
KING SHAKA ATIS
127.00 MHz
KING SHAKA INT. KING SHAKA INT. Tower
118.45 MHz
KING SHAKA INT.
121.65 MHz
VOT TGV
115.60 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026