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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA · Regional Airport · IATA: PLZ · ICAO: FAPE · 69 m ü. NN

IATAPLZ

ICAOFAPE

CountryZA

CityGqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Elevation69 m

Lat-33.9849

Lng25.6173

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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About This Airport

Home to VW and Ford, the auto city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) on the Eastern Cape gives Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport (PLZ) — South Africa's fourth-busiest — a strong automotive and supplier base. Ground handlers such as Swissport and Menzies operate here, and air freight (auto parts, industrial and express goods) moves directly from PLZ or via King Shaka (Durban). The region's large deep-water port (Ngqura, with the Coega SEZ) carries the volume business. For forwarders, PLZ is an industrial freight base with combined sea and air access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport located?▼

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is located in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA.

What is the ICAO code of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is FAPE. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport?▼

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is at an elevation of 69 meters (226 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

-33.98490, 25.61730

69 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Durban → Shanghai Durban → Shenzhen Durban → Guangzhou Durban → Hong Kong Durban → Tokyo Durban → Busan

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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