PLZ Airport Code, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
PLZ is the IATA code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the main international gateway for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use PLZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAPE. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.99° S, 25.62° E.
What is the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) airport code?
The airport code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ. 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 FAPE, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 955 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FAPE begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.
Where is PLZ?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport serves Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. It is close to sea level at 226 ft (69 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at PLZ
It has 2 runways. The longest is 7,087 ft (2.16 km), designated 08/26.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The IATA airport code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is PLZ. Its ICAO code is FAPE.
What is the 3-letter code for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The 3-letter IATA code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is PLZ.
What airport is PLZ?
PLZ is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa.
What country is PLZ in?
PLZ (Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport) is in South Africa.
Where is PLZ airport located?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) is in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa, at coordinates -33.98971, 25.61735.
What is the ICAO code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
The ICAO code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is FAPE. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PLZ.
What is the difference between PLZ and FAPE?
PLZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAPE is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport.
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