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Medium airport

Plettenberg Bay Airport

IATA PBZICAO FAPG🇿🇦 Plettenberg Bay
Coordinates
34.0882°S, 23.3287°E
Elevation
465 ft (142 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-WC
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
29.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:03
Sunrise
07:30
Sunset
17:37
Civil dusk
18:04

About 10h 7m 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport

Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (IATA: PBZ, ICAO: FAPG) is a small airport serving Plettenberg Bay, a town in the Western Cape province in South Africa.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FAPG

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 304,003 ft / 1,220 m66 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPGeorge Approach128.200 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.800 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A402Class AAirwayFL145FL245
CTA FACT BClass CControlledFL145FL200
TMA FAGG DClass CControlled6500 ft MSLFL145
CAPE TOWN EASTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL145
CAPE TOWN WESTClass GFIR1500 ft GNDFL195
PJE PLETTENBERG BAYSpecial useDangerGNDFL105
PJE PLETTENBERG BAY BEACHSpecial useDangerGNDFL105

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Plettenberg Bay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Plettenberg Bay Airport?

The ICAO code for Plettenberg Bay Airport is FAPG, and its IATA code is PBZ.

Where is Plettenberg Bay Airport located?

Plettenberg Bay Airport is medium airport located in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, at an elevation of 465 ft (142 m).

How many runways does Plettenberg Bay Airport have?

Plettenberg Bay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,003 ft / 1,220 m.

Which airlines fly to Plettenberg Bay Airport?

Airlines historically serving Plettenberg Bay Airport include VivaColombia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Plettenberg Bay Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Plettenberg Bay Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Plettenberg Bay Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Plettenberg Bay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Plettenberg Bay Airport is approximately 29.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Plettenberg Bay Airport?

The nearest airport to Plettenberg Bay Airport is Dudley's Field (ZA-0187), about 2.8 nm to the nnw, followed by Bosrivier Airstrip and Stanley Island Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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