Airport code

PTG Airport Code, Polokwane International Airport

PTG is the IATA code for Polokwane International Airport, the main international gateway for Polokwane, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use PTG, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAPP. At 4076 ft (1242 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Polokwane
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
-23.84527, 29.45862
Elevation
4,076 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Polokwane airport code?

The airport code for Polokwane International Airport is PTG. 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 FAPP, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2683 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FAPP begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is PTG?

Polokwane International Airport serves Polokwane, South Africa. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 23.85° S, 29.46° E. At 4076 ft (1242 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at PTG

It has 2 runways. The longest is 8,400 ft (2.56 km), designated 01/19.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Polokwane?

The IATA airport code for Polokwane International Airport in Polokwane is PTG. Its ICAO code is FAPP.

What is the 3-letter code for Polokwane?

The 3-letter IATA code for Polokwane International Airport in Polokwane is PTG.

What airport is PTG?

PTG is Polokwane International Airport, located in Polokwane, South Africa.

What country is PTG in?

PTG (Polokwane International Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is PTG airport located?

Polokwane International Airport (PTG) is in Polokwane, South Africa, at coordinates -23.84527, 29.45862.

What is the ICAO code for Polokwane International Airport?

The ICAO code for Polokwane International Airport is FAPP. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PTG.

What is the difference between PTG and FAPP?

PTG is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAPP is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Polokwane International Airport.

Read more about Polokwane International Airport on Wikipedia →

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in South Africa and the wider region:

All airports in South Africa · Busiest airports worldwide · PTG as JSON