General aviation · Port Alfred, South Africa

Port Alfred

FAPAAFD
Elevation
275 ft
Coordinates
33°33′S 26°53′E
Local time
Africa/Johannesburg

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Field information

FAPA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    General aviation

  • Time zone

    Africa/Johannesburg

  • Country

    South Africa

    ZA

  • Municipality

    Port Alfred

  • Elevation

    275 ft

  • Position

    -33.5551, 26.8817

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAPA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Port Alfred (FAPA / AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAPA is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FAPA

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FAPA

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FAPA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAPA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAPA: 33° 33′ 18″ S 26° 52′ 54″ E; elevation 275 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Port Alfred

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Port Alfred. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAPA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FAPA

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

Location

Where FAPA sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Port Alfred — one desk for the whole trip.

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