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Cape Town Intl (FACT/CPT) — Cape Town, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS 100
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 01/19, 16/34
- Elevation
- 151 ft
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Section Breakdown
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
· Oct 26
48 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
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: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ. Same South African visa policies as FAOR.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A4121/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 16/34 CLSD.
2026-10-28 01:00 UTC
2026-10-28 03:00 UTC
A4120/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 01/19 CLSD.
2026-10-27 22:00 UTC
2026-10-28 01:00 UTC
A4123/26
caution Upcoming
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY E AND A1 CLSD.
2026-10-29 01:00 UTC
2026-10-29 03:00 UTC
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Explore History (3 milestones)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). Permit details for 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.
- 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.