AFB Makhado (Air Force Base Louis Trichardt)
AFB Makhado (also Air Force Base Louis Trichardt; ICAO FALM) is an active military air base in South Africa, operated by the South African Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 4,020 m). Home to the 2 Squadron, the 85 Combat Flying School, the 102 Squadron, the 515 Squadron and 1 other unit.
Facility Details
23.1600°S, 29.6967°E · 935 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Location | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Operating Organization | South African Air Force |
| Units |
2 Squadron85 Combat Flying School102 Squadron515 Squadron3 Air Servicing Unit
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| Elevation | 935 m (3,068 ft) |
| ICAO code | FALM |
| Runways |
10/28 · 4,020 m (13,189 ft) · Asphalt10L/28R · 500 m (1,640 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.af.mil.za/bases/afb_makhado/default.htm |
Description
Air Force Base Makhado is a South African Air Force installation located in Louis Trichardt, Limpopo, near the border with Zimbabwe. It serves as the northernmost base operated by the South African Air Force.
The base officially opened on 14 October 1987 as Air Force Base Louis Trichardt. The facility was renamed Air Force Base Makhado on 7 November 2003.
Units stationed at the installation include 2 Squadron, a fighter squadron, and 85 Combat Flying School. Operational and support units hosted at the base comprise 102 Squadron, a reserve light transport unit; 515 Squadron, providing security services; and 3 Air Servicing Unit, which provides maintenance support.
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- AUG 112026 Created Page created: AFB Makhado