Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE / PLZ) is a large airport serving Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa, at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m) with scheduled airline service.
It has 2 runways (08/26, 17/35), all paved. The longest is 08/26 at 7,087 ft (2,160 m), long enough for narrow-body airliners such as the A320 or 737. Published true headings: 058°, 238°, 146°, 326°.
5 published frequencies cover Approach, ATIS, Clearance Delivery, APRON, Tower. Tune ATIS on 112.900 MHz before contacting Tower on 118.100 MHz.
The closest airport with SimCharts pages is Bisho Airport (FABE), 106 nm to the northeast, a useful alternate when planning in your simulator.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | True heading | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,087 ft (2,160 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | 58° / 238° | Lighted |
| 17/35 | 5,502 ft (1,677 m) | 151 ft | asphalt | 146° / 326° | Lighted |
Runway, frequency and location data comes from the open OurAirports dataset and is for flight simulation only, not for real-world navigation. Looking for a free chart platform? See our Navigraph alternative overview.
