Cape Town International Airport (CPT): Codes, Runways & Location
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT · ICAO: FACT) is a large airport serving Cape Town, South Africa. It lies at 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E, 151 ft (46 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Cape Town in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code CPT and the ICAO code FACT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Cape Town International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3201 m (10502 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 151 ft (46 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ysterplaat Air Force Base about 13 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 ≈ 3,201 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Town International Airport
Where is Cape Town International Airport located?
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E.
What is the airport code for Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport has an IATA code of CPT and an ICAO code of FACT.
How long is the runway at Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport's longest runway is about 3201 m (10502 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Cape Town International Airport have?
Cape Town International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cape Town International Airport a major airport?
Cape Town International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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