Does FAPL require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Pongola Airport (South Africa).

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Pongola Airport

Pongola Airport (FAPL) serves Pongola, South Africa. This is a small airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 942 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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58% Data Complete 30 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 1/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAPL
Name: Pongola Airport
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: -27.3622
Longitude: 31.606701
Elevation: 942 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Pongola
IATA Code: N/A
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 698x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

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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Nearby Airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FAPL require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Pongola Airport (South Africa).

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