Port St Johns Airport (FAPJ)
Medium airport · Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Port St Johns Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAPJ |
| IATA | JOH |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 31°36'22" E 29°31'18" -31.60612, 29.52175 |
| Location | Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,610 ft (1100 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Port St Johns Airport at a glance
Port St Johns Airport is a medium airport in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa, known to airline systems as JOH. The field elevation of 1,227 ft (374 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAPJ 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, 09/27, offers 3,610 ft (1100 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAPJ 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 Port St Johns Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | FAUT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Margate Airport | FAMG | 114 km (62 NM) |
| King Phalo Airport | FAEL | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | FAPM | 233 km (126 NM) |
| Virginia Airport | FAVG | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Port St Johns Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,227 ft field elevation of Port St Johns 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 Port St Johns Airport
What is the ICAO code of Port St Johns Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Port St Johns Airport is FAPJ, and its IATA code is JOH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Port St Johns Airport above sea level?
Port St Johns Airport sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet (374 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Port St Johns Airport located?
The airport lies at -31.6061, 29.5218 — in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is K. D. Matanzima Airport, about 81 km away.
Does FAPJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAPJ 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 Port St Johns Airport?
Port St Johns Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 3,610 ft (1100 m) with a ASP surface.