CPT Airport Code, Cape Town International Airport
CPT is the IATA code for Cape Town International Airport, the main international gateway for Cape Town, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use CPT, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FACT. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.97° S, 18.60° E.
What is the Cape Town airport code?
The airport code for Cape Town International Airport is CPT. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code FACT, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 349 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FACT begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is CPT?
Cape Town International Airport serves Cape Town, South Africa. It is close to sea level at 151 ft (46 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at CPT
It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,502 ft (3.20 km), designated 01/19.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cape Town?
The IATA airport code for Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town is CPT. Its ICAO code is FACT.
What is the 3-letter code for Cape Town?
The 3-letter IATA code for Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town is CPT.
What airport is CPT?
CPT is Cape Town International Airport, located in Cape Town, South Africa.
What country is CPT in?
CPT (Cape Town International Airport) is in South Africa.
Where is CPT airport located?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is in Cape Town, South Africa, at coordinates -33.97403, 18.60433.
What is the ICAO code for Cape Town International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cape Town International Airport is FACT. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CPT.
What is the difference between CPT and FACT?
CPT is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FACT is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Cape Town International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in South Africa and the wider region:
Popular routes from CPT
Distance and typical flight time from Cape Town International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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