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Polokwane International Airport

IATA PTGICAO FAPP🇿🇦 Polokwane
Coordinates
23.8453°S, 29.4586°E
Elevation
4,076 ft (1,242 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ZA-NP
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
17.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:21
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
17:32
Civil dusk
17:56

About 10h 47m 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 Polokwane International Airport

Polokwane International Airport

Polokwane International Airport (IATA: PTG, ICAO: FAPP) (Afrikaans: Polokwane Internasionale Lughawe), is an airport serving the city of Polokwane (known until 2005 as Pietersburg) in the South African province of Limpopo. The airport is located 5 km north of the city. It is not to be confused with the nearby Pietersburg Civil Aerodrome (ICAO: FAPI).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

FAPP

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 198,400 ft / 2,560 m148 ftAspUnlitOpen
05 / 237,612 ft / 2,320 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR124.300 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
TMA FAPPClass CControlled7600 ft MSLFL105
CTR FAPPClass DCTRGND7600 ft MSL
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEASTClass GFIRFL110FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)Class GType 331500 ft GNDFL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREASpecial useRestrictedFL105FL195

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 Polokwane International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Polokwane International Airport?

The ICAO code for Polokwane International Airport is FAPP, and its IATA code is PTG.

Where is Polokwane International Airport located?

Polokwane International Airport is large airport located in Polokwane, South Africa, at an elevation of 4,076 ft (1,242 m).

How many runways does Polokwane International Airport have?

Polokwane International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,400 ft / 2,560 m.

Which airlines fly to Polokwane International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Polokwane International Airport include South African Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Polokwane International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Polokwane International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Polokwane International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Polokwane International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Polokwane International Airport is approximately 17.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Polokwane International Airport?

The nearest airport to Polokwane International Airport is Pietersburg Municipal Airport (FAPI), about 5.1 nm to the sse, followed by Ranch Motel Airport and Dendron Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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