Plettenberg Bay Airport (FAPG)
Medium airport · Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Plettenberg Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAPG |
| IATA | PBZ |
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 34°5'17" E 23°19'43" -34.08816, 23.32872 |
| Location | Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,003 ft (1220 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Plettenberg Bay Airport at a glance
Plettenberg Bay Airport is a medium airport in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as PBZ. The field elevation of 465 ft (142 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAPG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,003 ft (1220 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAPG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Plettenberg Bay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Airport | FAGG | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Oudtshoorn Airport | FAOH | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | FAPE | 211 km (114 NM) |
| Robertson Airport | FARS | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Bisho Airport | FABE | 389 km (210 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Plettenberg Bay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 465 ft field elevation of Plettenberg Bay Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Plettenberg Bay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Plettenberg Bay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Plettenberg Bay Airport is FAPG, and its IATA code is PBZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Plettenberg Bay Airport above sea level?
Plettenberg Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 465 feet (142 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Plettenberg Bay Airport located?
The airport lies at -34.0882, 23.3287 — in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is George Airport, about 88 km away.
Does FAPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAPG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Plettenberg Bay Airport?
Plettenberg Bay Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,003 ft (1220 m) with a ASP surface.