Potchefstroom Airport (PCF): Codes, Runways & Location
Potchefstroom Airport (IATA: PCF · ICAO: FAPS) is a medium-sized airport serving Potchefstroom, South Africa. It lies at 26.6710° S, 27.0819° E, 4520 ft (1378 m) above sea level.
Overview of Potchefstroom Airport
Potchefstroom Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Potchefstroom in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code PCF and the ICAO code FAPS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Potchefstroom Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1489 m (4885 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 4520 ft (1378 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being P C Pelser Airport (KXE) about 42 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 ≈ 1,489 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Potchefstroom Airport
Where is Potchefstroom Airport located?
Potchefstroom Airport is located in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Its coordinates are 26.6710° S, 27.0819° E.
What is the airport code for Potchefstroom Airport?
Potchefstroom Airport has an IATA code of PCF and an ICAO code of FAPS.
How long is the runway at Potchefstroom Airport?
Potchefstroom Airport's longest runway is about 1489 m (4885 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Potchefstroom Airport have?
Potchefstroom Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Potchefstroom Airport a major airport?
Potchefstroom Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
Details for Potchefstroom Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.