Airport code

PTG Airport Code, Polokwane International Airport

PTG is the IATA airport code for Polokwane International Airport, the main international gateway for Polokwane, South Africa. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, FAPP.

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

What airport is PTG?

PTG is the IATA airport code for Polokwane International Airport, in Polokwane, South Africa. The same airport has the ICAO code FAPP.

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.

Polokwane International Airport (PTG) at a glance
IATA airport codePTG
ICAO airport codeFAPP
AirportPolokwane International Airport
CityPolokwane
CountrySouth Africa
Runways2

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Where is PTG airport located?

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

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 IATA code for Polokwane International Airport?

The IATA code for Polokwane International Airport in Polokwane is PTG. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Polokwane?

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

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.

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