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Regional Airport · South Africa

FAABALJ

Alexander Bay Airport

Alexander Bay, South Africa

ICAO

FAAB

IATA

ALJ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

98 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAAB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alexander Bay Airport (FAAB / ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAAB is listed in our network as a regional airport with medium traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa.

Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at FAAB

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAAB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Planning for FAAB

No fuel supply is recorded at Alexander Bay Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAAB

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FAAB: 28° 34′ 30″ S 16° 31′ 59″ E; elevation 98 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Alexander Bay

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Alexander Bay.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAAB.

Cargo Operations at FAAB

Support for freighter operations into FAAB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Alexander Bay Airport

Latitude
28° 34′ 30″ S
Longitude
16° 31′ 59″ E
ICAO code
FAAB
IATA code
ALJ
Municipality
Alexander Bay
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Medium
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To ALJ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAAB.

Submit flight inquiry for FAAB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAAB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Alexander Bay Airport?

The ICAO code is FAAB and the IATA code is ALJ.

Is Jet A1 available at FAAB?

No fuel supply is recorded at Alexander Bay Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What time zone does FAAB operate in?

Alexander Bay Airport operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FAAB?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAAB.