Port Alfred Airport (AFD): Codes, Runways & Location
Port Alfred Airport (IATA: AFD · ICAO: FAPA) is a small airport serving Port Alfred, South Africa. It lies at 33.5551° S, 26.8817° E, 275 ft (84 m) above sea level.
Overview of Port Alfred Airport
Port Alfred Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Port Alfred in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code AFD and the ICAO code FAPA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Port Alfred Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1828 m (5996 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: grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 275 ft (84 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 82 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 ≈ 1,828 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Alfred Airport
Where is Port Alfred Airport located?
Port Alfred Airport is located in Port Alfred, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.5551° S, 26.8817° E.
What is the airport code for Port Alfred Airport?
Port Alfred Airport has an IATA code of AFD and an ICAO code of FAPA.
How long is the runway at Port Alfred Airport?
Port Alfred Airport's longest runway is about 1828 m (5996 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Port Alfred Airport have?
Port Alfred Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass surfacing.
Is Port Alfred Airport a major airport?
Port Alfred Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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