Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Alexander Bay Airport (IATA: ALJ · ICAO: FAAB) is a medium-sized airport serving Alexander Bay, South Africa. It lies at 28.5750° S, 16.5333° E, 98 ft (30 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alexander Bay Airport
Alexander Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Alexander Bay in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code ALJ and the ICAO code FAAB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Alexander Bay Airport has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1848 m (6063 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, gravel. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 98 ft (30 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Oranjemund Airport (OMD) about 9 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,848 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Bay Airport
Where is Alexander Bay Airport located?
Alexander Bay Airport is located in Alexander Bay, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.5750° S, 16.5333° E.
What is the airport code for Alexander Bay Airport?
Alexander Bay Airport has an IATA code of ALJ and an ICAO code of FAAB.
How long is the runway at Alexander Bay Airport?
Alexander Bay Airport's longest runway is about 1848 m (6063 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Alexander Bay Airport have?
Alexander Bay Airport has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, gravel surfacing.
Is Alexander Bay Airport a major airport?
Alexander Bay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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