International hub · Gqeberha, South Africa

Chief Dawid Stuurman Intl/Port Elizabeth

FAPEPLZ
Elevation
226 ft
Coordinates
33°59′S 25°37′E
Local time
Africa/Johannesburg

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Field information

FAPE runways, fuel & airport data

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

Chief Dawid Stuurman Intl/Port Elizabeth (FAPE/PLZ) has 2 runways; the longest, 08/26, is 7,087 ft (2,160 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAPE, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Johannesburg

  • Country

    South Africa

    ZA

  • Municipality

    Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

  • Elevation

    226 ft

  • Position

    -33.9897, 25.6174

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · FAPE

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/267,087 ft (2,160 m)151 ftasphaltLighted
17/355,502 ft (1,677 m)151 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAPE.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chief Dawid Stuurman Intl/Port Elizabeth (FAPE / PLZ) in Gqeberha, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAPE is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FAPE

  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 FAPE

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FAPE

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPE

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAPE: 33° 59′ 23″ S 25° 37′ 2″ E; elevation 226 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Gqeberha

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FAPE

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

Location

Where FAPE sits in the network

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Operating into FAPE?

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

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