Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Plettenberg Bay Airport (IATA: PBZ · ICAO: FAPG) is a medium-sized airport serving Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. It lies at 34.0882° S, 23.3287° E, 465 ft (142 m) above sea level.
Overview of Plettenberg Bay Airport
Plettenberg Bay Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code PBZ and the ICAO code FAPG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Plettenberg Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1220 m (4003 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. The field elevation is 465 ft (142 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being George Airport (GRJ) about 88 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 ≈ 1,220 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plettenberg Bay Airport
Where is Plettenberg Bay Airport located?
Plettenberg Bay Airport is located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Its coordinates are 34.0882° S, 23.3287° E.
What is the airport code for Plettenberg Bay Airport?
Plettenberg Bay Airport has an IATA code of PBZ and an ICAO code of FAPG.
How long is the runway at Plettenberg Bay Airport?
Plettenberg Bay Airport's longest runway is about 1220 m (4003 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Plettenberg Bay Airport have?
Plettenberg Bay Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Plettenberg Bay Airport a major airport?
Plettenberg Bay Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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