FAPE · PLZ
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern CapeElevation 226 ftLarge airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape. Field elevation 226 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAPE / PLZ
RegionEastern Cape
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-33.9897, 25.6174
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
120.4
APP
APP
112.9
ATIS
ATIS
122.1
Clearance Delivery
CLNC
122.65
APRON
GTE
118.1
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAPE have a METAR?
Yes. FAPE is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does FAPE have a TAF?
When FAPE issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FAPE?
FAPE sits at 226 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAPE?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.