Pietersburg Municipal Airport (FAPI)
Medium airport · Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Pietersburg Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAPI |
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1327 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°55'34" E 29°29'4" -23.92610, 29.48440 |
| Location | Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 82 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pietersburg Municipal Airport at a glance
Pietersburg Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa. The field elevation of 4,354 ft (1327 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAPI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAPI 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 Pietersburg Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane International Airport | FAPP | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Tzaneen Airport | FATZ | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | FAHS | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | FAPH | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | FAKN | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pietersburg Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,354 ft field elevation of Pietersburg Municipal 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 Pietersburg Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pietersburg Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pietersburg Municipal Airport is FAPI, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pietersburg Municipal Airport above sea level?
Pietersburg Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet (1327 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pietersburg Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.9261, 29.4844 — in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Polokwane International Airport, about 9 km away.
Does FAPI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAPI 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 Pietersburg Municipal Airport?
Pietersburg Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.