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Ben Schoeman Airport
Ben Schoeman Airport (FAEL/ELS) serves East London, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 11/29). Field elevation is 435 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAEL
- Name: Ben Schoeman Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: -33.035599
- Longitude: 27.825899
- Elevation: 435 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: East London
- IATA Code: ELS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 1585x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1939x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 120.100 MHz
- ATIS: 126.450 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: N/A
- 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 65/ton
- Parking Fee: ZAR 30/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ZAR
- Remarks: King Phalo Airport (formerly East London). Eastern Cape. ACSA operated.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Shell Aviation. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport primarily. Limited international CIQ capability. Eastern Cape coastal city.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Coastal airport. Sea fog possible in winter months.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at FAEL?
- The tower frequency at Ben Schoeman Airport is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAEL?
- Ben Schoeman Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does FAEL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ben Schoeman Airport (South Africa).