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Polokwane International Airport (FAPP/PTG) — Polokwane, South Africa
Polokwane International Airport (FAPP/PTG) serves Polokwane, South Africa. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 05/23). Field elevation is 4076 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: FAPP
- Name: Polokwane International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: -23.845268
- Longitude: 29.458614
- Elevation: 4076 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Polokwane
- IATA Code: PTG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: 9.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 2560x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: PCR 980/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: RWY 01 DEP to be REQ on start up due to restricted VIS from TWR. Circuit: Piston 5100FT, Jet 5600FT. Left hand circuit.
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 2320x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: PCR 980/F/A/X/T
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: VOR/DME
- Approach Types: VOR, RNAV(GNSS)
- Remarks: THR RWY 23 displaced due to slope, first 800M not visible from TWR. Safe APCH slope 2%%. PAPI RWY 05 R/H, PAPI RWY 23 L/H. Circuit: Piston 5100FT, Jet 5600FT.
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.750 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.750 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
04:30
–
16:30
Tuesday
04:30
–
16:30
Wednesday
04:30
–
16:30
Thursday
04:30
–
16:30
Friday
04:30
–
16:30
Saturday
08:00
–
14:00
Sunday
08:00
–
16:30
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: MON-FRI 0430-1630, SAT 0800-1400, SUN 0800-1630
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +27 86 025 9669
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +27 15 288 0030
- Admin Tel: +27 15 288 0122
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: +27 15 288 7000
- Authorities Tel: +27 15 288 0343
- Website: http://aviation.weathersa,co.za
- Remarks: ATC: +27 15 288 0343. ATC FAX: +27 15 288 0344. MET FAX: +27 15 288 0030. Immigration: +27 15 288 0083. AFS: FAPPZTZX. Health: First Aid at airport, hospital within 10km.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: APCH fees in effect. Flights outside AD hours need prior permission from Airport Manager.
Customs
- Open: 0430
- Close: 1630
- Phone: +27 15 288 1585
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Same as AD hours. Available after hours with prior notice.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: N/A
- Remarks: APCH fees in effect for all ACFT inside Polokwane airspace. Contact: Christian Mtshweni +27 60 957 8494. Billing info: GEN 4.2
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: Available during AD hours. Outside hours: 60MIN prior arrangement.
- Fuel Type: JET A1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: Available during AD hours. Outside hours: 60MIN prior arrangement. Contact Jacques +27 82 653 7956 / Raschelle +27 82 878 7610
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Immigration: +27 15 288 0083, +27 83 773 5218, +27 73 993 7642
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No engine run-ups on Apron without permission from AD Operator. Bird sanctuary west of THR RWY 05 - increased bird activity.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A2721/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI LGT RWY 23 U/S.
2026-07-12 07:16:00
2026-10-09 07:00:00
A2656/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
IAC VOR-01 VOR RWY 05 DATED 15 SEP 2016 SUSPENDED.
2026-07-07 07:29:00
2026-10-02 10:00:00
A2835/26
info
AMHS AGENT TERMINAL INTERFACE SYSTEM (AMATIS) RESUMED NML OPS.
2026-07-24 10:30:30
Until further notice
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- What are the operating hours of FAPP?
- Polokwane International Airport operates from 04:30 to 16:30.
- What is the tower frequency at FAPP?
- The tower frequency at Polokwane International Airport is 119.75 MHz.
- What fuel is available at FAPP?
- Polokwane International Airport offers AVGAS 100, JET A1.
- Does FAPP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Polokwane International Airport (South Africa).
- Is customs available at FAPP?
- Yes, customs at Polokwane International Airport is available from 0430 to 1630.
- Where is FAPP located?
- Polokwane International Airport (FAPP) is located in Polokwane, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAPP?
- The IATA code for Polokwane International Airport is PTG.
- How long is the runway at FAPP?
- The main runway at Polokwane International Airport (01/19) measures 2560x45m.
- Is FAPP a port of entry?
- Yes, Polokwane International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.