Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW): Codes, Runways & Location
Hendrik Van Eck Airport (IATA: PHW · ICAO: FAPH) is a medium-sized airport serving Phalaborwa, South Africa. It lies at 23.9372° S, 31.1554° E, 1432 ft (436 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hendrik Van Eck Airport
Hendrik Van Eck Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Phalaborwa in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code PHW and the ICAO code FAPH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hendrik Van Eck Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1369 m (4491 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 1432 ft (436 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Motswari Airport (MWR) about 37 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 ≈ 1,369 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hendrik Van Eck Airport
Where is Hendrik Van Eck Airport located?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport is located in Phalaborwa, South Africa. Its coordinates are 23.9372° S, 31.1554° E.
What is the airport code for Hendrik Van Eck Airport?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport has an IATA code of PHW and an ICAO code of FAPH.
How long is the runway at Hendrik Van Eck Airport?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport's longest runway is about 1369 m (4491 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Hendrik Van Eck Airport have?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hendrik Van Eck Airport a major airport?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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