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Regional Airport · South Africa

FAPHPHW

Hendrik Van Eck Airport

Phalaborwa, South Africa

ICAO

FAPH

IATA

PHW

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,432 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAPH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Hendrik Van Eck Airport (FAPH / PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAPH is listed in our network as a regional airport with low 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 FAPH

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

Hendrik Van Eck Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 1.

Fuel Planning for FAPH

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

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPH

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

Planning reference for FAPH: 23° 56′ 13″ S 31° 9′ 18″ E; elevation 1,432 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Phalaborwa

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

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

Cargo Operations at FAPH

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

Field Information

Hendrik Van Eck Airport

Latitude
23° 56′ 13″ S
Longitude
31° 9′ 18″ E
ICAO code
FAPH
IATA code
PHW
Municipality
Phalaborwa
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
Low
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 1
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To PHW?

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

Submit flight inquiry for FAPH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAPH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Hendrik Van Eck Airport?

The ICAO code is FAPH and the IATA code is PHW.

Is Jet A1 available at FAPH?

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

What is the fire category at FAPH?

Hendrik Van Eck Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 1.

What time zone does FAPH operate in?

Hendrik Van Eck Airport operates on UTC+2.

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

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 FAPH.