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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is an international airport serving Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (Eastern Cape), South Africa. Its IATA code is PLZ and its ICAO code is FAPE. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,160 m long.
- IATAPLZ
- ICAOFAPE
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PLZ
- ICAO code
- FAPE
- City
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- Region / province
- Eastern Cape
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 33.9897° S, 25.6174° E
- Elevation
- 69 m (226 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,160 m (7,087 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,160 m7,087 ft | Asphalt |
| 17/35 | 1,677 m5,502 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,337 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,458 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,868 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.400 MHz |
| ATIS | 112.900 MHz |
| CLNC | 122.100 MHz |
| GTE | 122.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Phalo Airport | ELS | 231 km |
| George Airport | GRJ | 299 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 548 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 582 km |
| Cape Town International Airport | CPT | 647 km |
| King Shaka International Airport | DUR | 712 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
The IATA code of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ and its ICAO code is FAPE. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport located?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa, at coordinates 33.9897° S, 25.6174° E and an elevation of 69 m (226 ft).
How far is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,868 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,458 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,337 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
The longest runway at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 2,160 m (7,087 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.