
Regional airport · Sun City, South Africa
Sun City/Pilanesberg Intl
- Elevation
- 3,412 ft
- Coordinates
- 25°20′S 27°10′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FAPN runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sun City/Pilanesberg Intl (FAPN/NTY) has one runway, 05/23, 9,022 ft (2,750 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAPN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Pilanesberg
Elevation
3,412 ft
Position
-25.3338, 27.1734
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · FAPN
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,022 ft (2,750 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAPN.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sun City/Pilanesberg Intl (FAPN / NTY) in Sun City, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAPN is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FAPN
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FAPN
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAPN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FAPN
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAPN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPN
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAPN: 25° 20′ 2″ S 27° 10′ 24″ E; elevation 3412 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Sun City
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sun City. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAPN.
- 06
Cargo Operations at FAPN
Support for freighter operations into FAPN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FAPN sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FALALanseria InternationalJohannesburg, South Africa55 NM132°→
- FAWBPretoria/Wonderboom NationalPretoria, South Africa60 NM109°→
- FAWKPretoria/Waterkloof ABPretoria, South Africa64 NM118°→
- FAGCMidrand/Grand CentralMidrand, South Africa65 NM127°→
- FAORJohannesburg/OR Tambo InternationalJohannesburg, South Africa76 NM130°→
- FAGMJohannesburg/RandJohannesburg, South Africa76 NM136°→
Operating into FAPN?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sun City/Pilanesberg Intl — one desk for the whole trip.