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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

FAPE / PLZ

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA

Last Updated

Sep 16, 03:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

03:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

18°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 9°C

24kt

260° G37kt

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,005

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPE 160300Z 26024G37KT 9999 FEW025 18/09 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 226ft

FEW 2,500ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

2,500ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,726ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,005 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

997 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (226 ft)

Pressure Alt

468 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 883 ft

ISA Deviation: +3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF FAPE 152200Z 1600/1624 25013KT CAVOK TX19/1612Z TN14/1602Z BECMG 1601/1603 26020G30KT TEMPO 1603/1615 26028G40KT PROB30 TEMPO 1604/1611 5000 -RA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 1605/1612 26030G50KT BECMG 1622/1624 26015KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

03:40Z BASE

+0h

VFR 250° 13kt

Visibility: >10km

04:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+1h

IFR

Visibility: 5 km

Ceiling: 1,200ft

Light Rain

05:00Z PROB30 TEMPO

+2h

VFR 260° 30kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

↑

APE

26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 08/26 Active: 26	7,087 ft	151 ft	ASP	58°	↑ 24.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
17/35	5,502 ft	151 ft	ASP	146°	↓ 9.8kt • ↔ 21.9kt 114° angle

🟢 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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• Operating hours: 24/7

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• 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.