# Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

> Pietermaritzburg, ZA · IATA: PZB · ICAO: FAPM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PZB` |
| ICAO | `FAPM` |
| City | Pietermaritzburg |
| Country | ZA |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 739 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | -29.64900, 30.39870 |

## Description

Airlink anchors the schedule at Pietermaritzburg's Oribi Airport, flying about three times a day to Johannesburg from the capital of KwaZulu-Natal. The field sits about 80 kilometres inland from Durban among the province's Midlands. Air cargo is minimal here; regional freight is consolidated at nearby King Shaka International (DUR), which offers a dedicated cargo terminal and direct links to the Durban port. PZB therefore works as a passenger feeder, leaving sea-and-air freight to the coast.

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