Pietersburg Municipal Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 35m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Pietersburg Municipal Airport
Pietersburg Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Polokwane, South Africa (ICAO FAPI). It sits at an elevation of 4,354 ft (1,327 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 7,218 ft / 2,200 m. It has scheduled commercial service and observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), about 5.1 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Pietersburg Municipal Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FALM.
Live weather
FALMNOTAMs
FALMReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 7,218 ft / 2,200 m | 82 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 122.700 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY A405 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| TMA FAPP | Class C | Controlled | 7600 ft MSL | FL105 |
| CTR FAPP | Class D | CTR | GND | 7600 ft MSL |
| JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST | Class G | FIR | FL110 | FL195 |
| LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS) | Class G | Type 33 | 1500 ft GND | FL195 |
| FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA | Special use | Restricted | FL105 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 37% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 6,097 ft | |
| Feb | 39% | 6,000 ft | |
| Mar | 47% | 5,985 ft | |
| Apr | 38% | 5,740 ft | |
| May | 73% | 5,641 ft | |
| Jun | 57% | 4,980 ft | |
| Jul | 65% | 4,788 ft | |
| Aug | 58% | 5,547 ft | |
| Sep | 78% | 5,926 ft | |
| Oct | 55% | 5,859 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~4,788–6,097 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pietersburg Municipal Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Pietersburg Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Pietersburg Municipal Airport is FAPI.
Where is Pietersburg Municipal Airport located?
Pietersburg Municipal Airport is medium airport located in Polokwane, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,354 ft (1,327 m).
How many runways does Pietersburg Municipal Airport have?
Pietersburg Municipal Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,218 ft / 2,200 m.
What time zone is Pietersburg Municipal Airport in?
Pietersburg Municipal Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Pietersburg Municipal Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Pietersburg Municipal Airport is approximately 17.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Pietersburg Municipal Airport?
The nearest airport to Pietersburg Municipal Airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), about 5.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Ranch Motel Airport and Dendron Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Pietersburg Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.