East London Airport Code: ELS / FAEL

What is the East London airport code?

The airport code for King Phalo Airport is ELS. 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 FAEL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1341 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FAEL begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is ELS?

King Phalo Airport serves East London, South Africa. It is close to sea level at 435 ft (133 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at ELS

It has 2 runways. The longest is 6,362 ft (1.94 km), designated 11/29.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for East London?

The IATA airport code for King Phalo Airport in East London is ELS. Its ICAO code is FAEL.

What is the 3-letter code for East London?

The 3-letter IATA code for King Phalo Airport in East London is ELS.

What airport is ELS?

ELS is King Phalo Airport, located in East London, South Africa.

What country is ELS in?

ELS (King Phalo Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is ELS airport located?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is in East London, South Africa, at coordinates -33.0356, 27.8259.

What is the ICAO code for King Phalo Airport?

The ICAO code for King Phalo Airport is FAEL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ELS.

What is the difference between ELS and FAEL?

ELS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAEL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, King Phalo Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in South Africa and the wider region:

Popular routes from ELS

Distance and typical flight time from King Phalo Airport to other airports it connects with:

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