Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (IATA: PLZ · ICAO: FAPE) is a large airport serving Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. It lies at 33.9897° S, 25.6174° E, 226 ft (69 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code PLZ and the ICAO code FAPE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2160 m (7087 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 226 ft (69 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Port Alfred Airport (AFD) about 126 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 ≈ 2,160 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Where is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport located?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.9897° S, 25.6174° E.
What is the airport code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport has an IATA code of PLZ and an ICAO code of FAPE.
How long is the runway at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport's longest runway is about 2160 m (7087 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport have?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport a major airport?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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