Polokwane International Airport

FAPP / PTG

Polokwane, ZA

Last Updated
Sep 16, 07:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
6kt
300°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,020
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAPP 160700Z 30006KT CAVOK 25/03 Q1020 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
884 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,076 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,875 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,054 ft
ISA Deviation: +18.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAPP 160600Z 1607/1618 VRB03KT CAVOK TX31/1613Z TN23/1607Z BECMG 1607/1609 30012KT PROB30 TEMPO 1611/1618 29015G25KT BECMG 1615/1617 23008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >10km
11:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
VFR 290° 15kt
15:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 230° 8kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 01
8,400 ft 148 ft ASP 359°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 5.6kt
70° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,612 ft 148 ft ASP 38°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 5.6kt
70° 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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Operations

Airport operational data

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

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.