Polokwane International Airport

FAPP / PTG

Polokwane, ZA

Last Updated
Jan 17, 12:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
3kt
220°
7 km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPP 171200Z 22003KT 7000 BKN008 23/19 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,076ft
BKN 800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,876ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
878 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,076 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,053 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,991 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD FAPP 171200Z 1710/1718 VRB03KT 9999 BKN015 TX24/1713Z TN20/1718Z PROB40 TEMPO 1710/1718 -TSRA BKN008 FEW035CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APP
01
19 ✈️
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,400 ft 148 ft ASP 359°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,612 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 0.5kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Polokwane International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAPP
IATA Code: PTG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,076 ft MSL

Location

City: Polokwane
Country: ZA
Latitude: -23.845269°
Longitude: 29.458615°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,400 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 7,612 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Polokwane International Airport

Polokwane International Airport (FAPP/PTG) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Polokwane, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 4,076 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 05/23) 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.