Airport code

PZB Airport Code, Pietermaritzburg Airport

PZB is the IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport, a regional airport serving Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Airlines and booking systems use PZB, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code FAPM. It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 29.65° S, 30.40° E.

City
Pietermaritzburg
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
-29.649, 30.3987
Elevation
2,423 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Pietermaritzburg airport code?

The airport code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is PZB. 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 FAPM, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2757 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code FAPM begins with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa.

Where is PZB?

Pietermaritzburg Airport serves Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The runways sit at 2423 ft (739 m) elevation.

Runways at PZB

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,043 ft (1.54 km), designated 16/34.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Pietermaritzburg?

The IATA airport code for Pietermaritzburg Airport in Pietermaritzburg is PZB. Its ICAO code is FAPM.

What is the 3-letter code for Pietermaritzburg?

The 3-letter IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport in Pietermaritzburg is PZB.

What airport is PZB?

PZB is Pietermaritzburg Airport, located in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

What country is PZB in?

PZB (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is in South Africa.

Where is PZB airport located?

Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, at coordinates -29.649, 30.3987.

What is the ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is FAPM. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PZB.

What is the difference between PZB and FAPM?

PZB is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. FAPM is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport.

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