King Phalo Airport (ELS): Codes, Runways & Location
King Phalo Airport (IATA: ELS · ICAO: FAEL) is a large airport serving East London, South Africa. It lies at 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E, 435 ft (133 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Phalo Airport
King Phalo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of East London in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code ELS and the ICAO code FAEL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
King Phalo Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1939 m (6362 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 435 ft (133 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bisho Airport (BIY) about 53 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 ≈ 1,939 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Phalo Airport
Where is King Phalo Airport located?
King Phalo Airport is located in East London, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E.
What is the airport code for King Phalo Airport?
King Phalo Airport has an IATA code of ELS and an ICAO code of FAEL.
How long is the runway at King Phalo Airport?
King Phalo Airport's longest runway is about 1939 m (6362 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does King Phalo Airport have?
King Phalo Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Phalo Airport a major airport?
King Phalo Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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