Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
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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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAPE
- Name: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 2160x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 1677x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 122.100 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 120.400 MHz
- ATIS: 112.900 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 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.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with CIQ. Many nationalities visa-free. Eastern Cape gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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
- 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 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 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.
- Does FAPE require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (South Africa).