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Cape Town Intl
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
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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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: N/A
- 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: N/A
- 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: N/A
- ATIS: 127.000, 127.600 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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
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.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC 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.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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.
- Does FACT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cape Town Intl (South Africa).