Polokwane International Airport (FAPP)
Large airport · Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Polokwane International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FAPP |
| IATA | PTG |
| Elevation | 4,076 ft (1242 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 23°50'43" E 29°27'31" -23.84527, 29.45862 |
| Location | Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,400 ft (2560 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 05/23 | 7,612 ft (2320 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Polokwane International Airport at a glance
Polokwane International Airport is a large airport in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa, known to airline systems as PTG. The field elevation of 4,076 ft (1242 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FAPP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 8,400 ft (2560 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FAPP 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 Polokwane International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pietersburg Municipal Airport | FAPI | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Tzaneen Airport | FATZ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | FAHS | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | FAPH | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Wonderboom Airport | FAWB | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Polokwane International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,076 ft field elevation of Polokwane International 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 Polokwane International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Polokwane International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Polokwane International Airport is FAPP, and its IATA code is PTG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Polokwane International Airport above sea level?
Polokwane International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,076 feet (1242 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Polokwane International Airport located?
The airport lies at -23.8453, 29.4586 — in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pietersburg Municipal Airport, about 9 km away.
Does FAPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FAPP 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 Polokwane International Airport?
Polokwane International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,400 ft (2560 m) with a ASP surface.