What is the tower frequency at FACT?

The tower frequency at Cape Town Intl is 118.1 MHz.

What fuel is available at FACT?

Cape Town Intl offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100.

Does FACT require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Cape Town Intl (South Africa).

Is customs available at FACT?

Yes, customs at Cape Town Intl is available from 0000 to 2359.

Where is FACT located?

Cape Town Intl (FACT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa.

What is the IATA code for FACT?

The IATA code for Cape Town Intl is CPT.

How long is the runway at FACT?

The main runway at Cape Town Intl (01/19) measures 10502 X 200.

Does FACT have an ILS approach?

Yes, Cape Town Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.

Is FACT a port of entry?

Yes, Cape Town Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Cape Town Intl (FACT/CPT) — Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town Intl (FACT/CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (01/19, 16/34). Field elevation is 151 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 24

45 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 07:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-24

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-06-07

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FACT
Name: Cape Town Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -33.964802
Longitude: 18.6017
Elevation: 151 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Cape Town
IATA Code: CPT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 17.5 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 10502 X 200
Surface: ASP
PCN: 700/F/B/X/U
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (01), ILS CAT I (19), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 5581 X 151
Surface: ASP
PCN: 410/F/B/X/U
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
ATIS: 127.000, 127.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Cape Town Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: SUN 0200-1830

Contacts

AIS Tel: +27 86 035 9669
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +27 84 279 1151 3
Admin Tel: +27219371308
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.airports.co.za/home.asp?pid=229
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: 0000
Close: 2359
Phone: +27219371308
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Immigration: MON-SUN: H24 Full shift: 0230-2230; 1x standby person: 2230-0230 Customs: MON-SUN: H24 Due to new immigration law, all international and regional flights arriving or departing from FACT must park on the main aprons to clear immigration. A list of service providers are available from the Apron Office as assistance may be required to and from the International Terminal. TEL: +27 21 937 1308.

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 45-130 per tonne
Parking Fee: First 3 hours free; then ZAR 18-50 per tonne per day
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: ZAR
Remarks: Cape Town International. Handlers: Swissport SA, BidAir Services. Seasonal tourism peaks.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Supplied by major oil companies. Slightly higher than FAOR due to logistics.

Fuel Type: JET A1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. Same South African visa policies as FAOR.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect. Strong crosswinds common (Cape Doctor/south-easter).

Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A2654/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

IAC VOR-01 VOR Z RWY 01 DATED 03 JAN 2019 SUSPENDED. IAC RNAV-05 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 01 DATED 23 MAY 2019 SUSPENDED. AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-05A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 01 DATED 26 MAR 2020 SUSPENDED. IAC RNAV-06 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 19 DATED 24 MAY 2018 SUSPENDED. AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-06…

2026-07-07 07:26:00 2026-10-02 10:00:00

A2635/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

VEGETATION MAINT TAKING PLACE ON ALL TWY. 15 MIN PN TO VACATE.

2026-07-06 22:00:00 2026-09-30 03:30:00

A2411/26 caution

Runway restriction

WIP ON RWY 01/19. 15MIN PN TO VACATE.

2026-06-17 22:00:00 2026-08-30 03:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FACT?: The tower frequency at Cape Town Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at FACT?: Cape Town Intl offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100.
Does FACT require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Cape Town Intl (South Africa).
Is customs available at FACT?: Yes, customs at Cape Town Intl is available from 0000 to 2359.
Where is FACT located?: Cape Town Intl (FACT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FACT?: The IATA code for Cape Town Intl is CPT.
How long is the runway at FACT?: The main runway at Cape Town Intl (01/19) measures 10502 X 200.
Does FACT have an ILS approach?: Yes, Cape Town Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is FACT a port of entry?: Yes, Cape Town Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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