Small airport

Paarl East Airport

ICAO FAPU🇿🇦 Paarl

Coordinates

33.7108°S, 19.0244°E

Elevation

596 ft (182 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-WC

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

26.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

07:19

Sunrise

07:46

Sunset

17:55

Civil dusk

18:22

About 10h 9m 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 Paarl East Airport

Paarl East Airport is a small airport in Paarl, South Africa (ICAO FAPU). It sits at an elevation of 596 ft (182 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Cape Winelands Airport (FAWN), about 14.6 nm to the wsw.

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
AWY A405	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
AWY A402	Class A	Airway	FL145	FL245
CTA FACT A	Class A	Controlled	FL145	FL195
TMA FACT B	Class C	Controlled	4500 ft MSL	FL085
TMA FACT E	Class C	Controlled	FL085	FL145
CAPE TOWN WEST	Class G	FIR	1500 ft GND	FL195
FA-D159 YSTERPLAAT MIL HELICOPTER MOUNTAIN FLYING AREA	Special use	Danger	GND	1000 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Cape Winelands AirportFAWN

14.6 nm WSW (256°)

Altona AirportZA-0091

18.9 nm W (270°)

Stellenbosch AirportFASH

19.1 nm SSW (212°)

Worcester Glider AirportFAWC

19.7 nm E (82°)

Malmesbury AirportFAMY

20.7 nm NW (311°)

Atlantic AerodromeZA-0355

21.6 nm WNW (290°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Paarl East Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Paarl East Airport?

The ICAO code for Paarl East Airport is FAPU.

Where is Paarl East Airport located?

Paarl East Airport is small airport located in Paarl, South Africa, at an elevation of 596 ft (182 m).

What time zone is Paarl East Airport in?

Paarl East Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Paarl East Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Paarl East Airport is approximately 26.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Paarl East Airport?

The nearest airport to Paarl East Airport is Cape Winelands Airport (FAWN), about 14.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Altona Airport and Stellenbosch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Paarl East Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.