PCF Airport Code, Potchefstroom Airport
PCF is the IATA airport code for Potchefstroom Airport, a regional airport serving Potchefstroom, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FAPS.
What airport is PCF?
PCF is the IATA airport code for Potchefstroom Airport, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FAPS.
Its ICAO code FAPS begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
| IATA airport code | PCF |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | FAPS |
| Airport | Potchefstroom Airport |
| City | Potchefstroom |
| Country | South Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is PCF airport located?
Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) is in Potchefstroom, South Africa, at coordinates -26.671, 27.0819.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 26.67° S, 27.08° E. At 4520 ft (1378 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at PCF
It has 2 runways. The longest is 4,885 ft (1.49 km), designated 03/21.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Potchefstroom Airport?
The IATA code for Potchefstroom Airport in Potchefstroom is PCF. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Potchefstroom?
The 3-letter IATA code for Potchefstroom Airport in Potchefstroom is PCF.
What is the ICAO code for Potchefstroom Airport?
The ICAO code for Potchefstroom Airport is FAPS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PCF.
What is the difference between PCF and FAPS?
PCF is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAPS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Potchefstroom Airport.
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