FAPM · PZB

Pietermaritzburg Airport

Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-NatalElevation 2,423 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
5,043 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Pietermaritzburg Airport is in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal. Field elevation 2,423 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFAPM / PZB
RegionKwazulu-Natal
CountrySouth Africa
Coordinates-29.6490, 30.3987
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.75
Durban Approach Control
APP
122
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FAPM have a METAR?
Yes. FAPM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does FAPM have a TAF?
When FAPM 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 FAPM?
FAPM sits at 2,423 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FAPM?
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.