Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

FAPE / PLZ

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
1kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

FAPE 141800Z VRB01KT CAVOK 14/12 Q1017 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (226 ft)
Pressure Alt
114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 48 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAPE 141600Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT CAVOK TX22/1512Z TN13/1504Z BECMG 1505/1507 26005KT BECMG 1511/1513 22018KT 9999 SCT010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
05:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 260° 5kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APE
08
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 7,087 ft 151 ft ASP 58° No wind data
17/35 5,502 ft 151 ft ASP 146° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPE
IATA Code: PLZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 226 ft MSL

Location

City: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Country: ZA
Latitude: -33.984901°
Longitude: 25.617300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,087 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,502 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE/PLZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 226 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (08/26, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.