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Potchefstroom Airport (FAPS/PCF) — Potchefstroom, South Africa
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Fuel
- JET A1, AVGAS
- Runways
- 03/21, 15/33
- Elevation
- 4,520 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: FAPS
- Name: Potchefstroom Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: -26.671
- Longitude: 27.0819
- Elevation: 4520 ft
- Country: South Africa
- Municipality: Potchefstroom
- IATA Code: PCF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 1489x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: PCN 264038
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 1000x30m
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 123.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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
Potchefstroom Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +27182995111
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- 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: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- 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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers FAPS. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at FAPS?
- Potchefstroom Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS.
- Does FAPS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Potchefstroom Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
- Where is FAPS located?
- Potchefstroom Airport (FAPS) is located in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
- What is the IATA code for FAPS?
- The IATA code for Potchefstroom Airport is PCF.
- How long is the runway at FAPS?
- The main runway at Potchefstroom Airport (03/21) measures 1489x30m.