What are the operating hours of FAPE?

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport operates from 03:00 to 19:30.

What is the tower frequency at FAPE?

The tower frequency at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 118.1 MHz.

What fuel is available at FAPE?

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS.

Does FAPE require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (South Africa).

Is customs available at FAPE?

Yes, customs at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is available from 0000 to 2359.

Where is FAPE located?

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE) is located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa.

What is the IATA code for FAPE?

The IATA code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ.

How long is the runway at FAPE?

The main runway at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (08/26) measures 2160x46m.

Does FAPE have an ILS approach?

Yes, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.

Is FAPE a port of entry?

Yes, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE/PLZ) — Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE/PLZ) serves Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (08/26, 17/35). Field elevation is 226 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAPE
Name: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -33.984901
Longitude: 25.6173
Elevation: 226 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
IATA Code: PLZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 9.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 08/26

Designation: 08/26
Dimensions: 2160x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: PCR 524/F/B/X/U
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS, LOC, VOR
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1677x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: PCR 524/F/B/X/U
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS, LOC, VOR
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 122.100 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 120.400 MHz
ATIS: 112.900 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

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: MON-FRI 0300-1930, SAT 0300-1730, SUN 0300-1930

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +27415811476
Admin Tel: +27415077378
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +27415015900
Website: www.airports.co.za
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Customs

Open: 0000
Close: 2359
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: H24 on Call-out REF. FAPE AD 2.20 Office HR: MON-FRI: 0530-1415 Border police: H24 on Call-out REF. FAPE AD 2.20 Office HR: MON-FRI: 0530-1400

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx ZAR 70/ton
Parking Fee: ZAR 35/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: ZAR
Remarks: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (formerly Port Elizabeth). Gqeberha. ACSA operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Shell, BP. Available during operating hours. Coastal airport.

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

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Many nationalities visa-free. Eastern Cape gateway.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 00:00
Curfew End: 00:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Coastal airport; crosswind runway available. Noise abatement in effect.

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

B0913/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

AIR FORCE STN TWY GATE U/S. FIXED WING ACFT TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.

2026-07-10 08:00:00 2026-09-07 08:00:00

B0908/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

IAC VOR-01 VOR Z RWY 08 DATED 06 DEC 2018 SUSPENDED. IAC VOR-02 VOR Z RWY 26 DATED 07 JAN 2016 SUSPENDED. IAC RNAV-01 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 08 DATED 17 SEP 2015 SUSPENDED AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-01A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 08 DATED 17 SEP 2015 SUSPENDED IAC RNAV-02 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 26 DATED 17 SEP 2015 S…

2026-07-07 07:31:00 2026-10-02 10:00:00

B0874/26 caution

Approach lighting out

RIGHT HAND SIDE PAPI RWY 08 U/S.

2026-06-30 05:03:00 2026-07-31 17:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of FAPE?: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport operates from 03:00 to 19:30.
What is the tower frequency at FAPE?: The tower frequency at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAPE?: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport offers Jet A-1, JET A1, AVGAS.
Does FAPE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (South Africa).
Is customs available at FAPE?: Yes, customs at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is available from 0000 to 2359.
Where is FAPE located?: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE) is located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAPE?: The IATA code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ.
How long is the runway at FAPE?: The main runway at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (08/26) measures 2160x46m.
Does FAPE have an ILS approach?: Yes, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
Is FAPE a port of entry?: Yes, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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