Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB): Codes, Runways & Location
Pietermaritzburg Airport (IATA: PZB · ICAO: FAPM) is a medium-sized airport serving Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. It lies at 29.6490° S, 30.3987° E, 2423 ft (739 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pietermaritzburg Airport
Pietermaritzburg Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Pietermaritzburg in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code PZB and the ICAO code FAPM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Pietermaritzburg Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1537 m (5043 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 2423 ft (739 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Virginia Airport (VIR) about 65 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 ≈ 1,537 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pietermaritzburg Airport
Where is Pietermaritzburg Airport located?
Pietermaritzburg Airport is located in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Its coordinates are 29.6490° S, 30.3987° E.
What is the airport code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?
Pietermaritzburg Airport has an IATA code of PZB and an ICAO code of FAPM.
How long is the runway at Pietermaritzburg Airport?
Pietermaritzburg Airport's longest runway is about 1537 m (5043 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Pietermaritzburg Airport have?
Pietermaritzburg Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Pietermaritzburg Airport a major airport?
Pietermaritzburg Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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