International hub · Polokwane, South Africa

Polokwane Gateway

FAPPPTG
Elevation
4,076 ft
Coordinates
23°51′S 29°28′E
Local time
Africa/Johannesburg

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Field information

FAPP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Polokwane Gateway (FAPP/PTG) has 2 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 8,400 ft (2,560 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAPP, 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

    Polokwane

  • Elevation

    4,076 ft

  • Position

    -23.8453, 29.4586

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · FAPP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/198,400 ft (2,560 m)148 ftasphalt—
05/237,612 ft (2,320 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAPP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Polokwane Gateway (FAPP / PTG) in Polokwane, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAPP 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 FAPP

  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 FAPP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FAPP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAPP: 23° 50′ 43″ S 29° 27′ 31″ E; elevation 4076 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Polokwane

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FAPP

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

Location

Where FAPP sits in the network

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

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