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Potgietersrus Polokwane Airport (FAPP / PTG)

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FAPP airport at a glance

ICAO code: FAPP
IATA code: PTG
City: Potgietersrus
Region: Limpopo
Country: South Africa
Elevation: 4,076 ft (1,242 m)
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Coordinates: 23.8453° S, 29.4586° E
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Weather & airport info FAPP

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 16:00 UTC

Wind: 11 kt (20 km/h) from east-northeast (60°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: few clouds at 3,500 ft
Temperature: 28 °C (dew point 14 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,019 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR FAPP 031600Z 06011KT 9999 FEW035 28/14 Q1019 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 13:00–18:00 UTCtemporarily, 30 % probability
Light thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 4,000 ft
03 Nov, 14:00–18:00 UTCbecoming
10 kt (19 km/h) from east (90°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 4,500 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF FAPP 030900Z 0310/0318 VRB03KT CAVOK TX30/0312Z TN22/0318Z FM031200 01008KT 9999 SCT045 PROB30 TEMPO 0313/0318 -TSRA FEW040CB BECMG 0314/0316 09010KT

Airport

Elevation: 4,076 ft (1,242 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 05:14 / 18:16 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
01/19	2,560 m (8,400 ft)	asphalt	no
05/23	2,320 m (7,612 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Tower: 124.3

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map FAPP

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for FAPP(9)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceVOR/DME: unserviceableA4274/26· until 06 Nov, 13:30 UTC (estimated)
VOR/DME PPV 114.5 MHz /CH 92X out of service. all ASSOCIATED PROC SUSPENDED.
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VOR/DME PPV 114.5 MHZ/CH 92X U/S. ALL ASSOCIATED PROC SUSPENDED.
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A4274/26 NOTAMR A4204/26
 Q) FAJA/QNMAS/IV/BO/AE/000/999/2350S02928E025
 A) FAPP B) 2611031330 C) 2611061330 EST
 E) VOR/DME PPV 114.5 MHZ/CH 92X U/S. ALL ASSOCIATED PROC SUSPENDED.
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Out of serviceDirection finding station: unserviceableA4273/26· until 06 Nov, 13:29 UTC (estimated)
Tower VDF 119.75 MHz out of service.
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TWR VDF 119.75 MHZ U/S.
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A4273/26 NOTAMR A4205/26
 Q) FAJA/QNXAS/V/BO/AE/000/076/2351S02927E025
 A) FAPP B) 2611031329 C) 2611061329 EST
 E) TWR VDF 119.75 MHZ U/S.
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Out of serviceWind indicatorA4224/26· until 30 Nov, 05:49 UTC
The windsock lighting for runway 23 is out of service.
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WINDSOCK LGT RWY 23 U/S.
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A4224/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QFWXX/V/M/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A)FAPP B)2611020549 C)2611300549
 E)WINDSOCK LGT RWY 23 U/S.
```
Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableA3952/26· until 10 Jan, 08:00 UTC (estimated)
The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) lights, which help pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway, for runway 23 are out of service.
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PAPI LGT RWY 23 U/S.
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A3952/26 NOTAMR A2721/26
 Q) FAJA/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A) FAPP B) 2610130922 C) 2701100800 EST
 E) PAPI LGT RWY 23 U/S.
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Out of serviceWind indicatorA3786/26· until 04 Nov, 10:00 UTC (estimated)
The windsock light for runway 23 is out of service.
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RWY 23 WINDSOCK LGT U/S.
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A3786/26 NOTAMR A3332/26
 Q)FAJA/QFWXX/V/M/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A)FAPP B)2610041144 C)2611041000 EST
 E)RWY 23 WINDSOCK LGT U/S.
```
Out of serviceTaxiing guidance: unserviceableA3785/26· until 04 Nov, 10:00 UTC (estimated)
The guard lights for taxiways D2, D3, and D4 are out of service.
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TWY D2, D3 AND D4 GUARD LGT U/S.
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A3785/26 NOTAMR A3334/26
 Q)FAJA/QMGAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A)FAPP B)2610041142 C)2611041000 EST
 E)TWY D2, D3 AND D4 GUARD LGT U/S.
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NoticeAerodrome control towerA4101/26· until 22 Jan, 10:00 UTC (estimated)
The new permanent telephone number is 011 928 6492. The old number 0152880343 has been withdrawn.
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NEW PERM TEL NR 011 928 6492. OLD NR 0152880343 WITHDRAWN.
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A4101/26 NOTAMR A2867/26
 Q) FAJA/QSTXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A) FAPP B) 2610250705 C) 2701221000 EST
 E) NEW PERM TEL NR 011 928 6492. OLD NR 0152880343 WITHDRAWN.
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NoticeFire and rescue: downgradedA4068/26· until 20 Nov, 12:00 UTC (estimated)
The airport rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) have been downgraded to category V.
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RFFS DOWNGRADED TO CAT V.
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A4068/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QFFCG/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A)FAPP B)2610210001 C)2611201200 EST
 E)RFFS DOWNGRADED TO CAT V.
```

1 more NOTAMs

Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableA3690/26· until 27 Dec, 10:00 UTC (estimated)
The Instrument Approach Chart (IAC) VOR-01 VOR Runway 05 at Polokwane International Airport is suspended.
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IAC VOR-01 VOR RWY 05 DATED 15 SEP 2016 SUSPENDED.
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A3690/26 NOTAMR A2656/26
 Q) FAJA/QPIAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/2351S02927E005
 A) FAPP B) 2609290741 C) 2612271000 EST
 E) IAC VOR-01 VOR RWY 05 DATED 15 SEP 2016 SUSPENDED.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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FAPP airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Potgietersrus airport (FAPP) today?

There are currently 9 valid NOTAMs for Potgietersrus (FAPP). Affected: VOR/DME: unserviceable; Direction finding station: unserviceable; Wind indicator; PAPI: unserviceable and 2 more. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Potgietersrus airport (FAPP)?

According to the latest weather report for FAPP (METAR, 03 Nov, 16:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 11 kt (20 km/h) from east-northeast (60°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 28 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Potgietersrus airport (FAPP)?

Potgietersrus (FAPP) has 2 runways: runway 01/19 with 2,560 m (8,400 ft), asphalt and runway 05/23 with 2,320 m (7,612 ft), asphalt. The longest is 2,560 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Potgietersrus airport (FAPP)?

Frequencies at FAPP: Tower 124.3 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Polokwane International Airport?

The ICAO code is FAPP and the IATA code is PTG. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of FAPP airport?

Polokwane International Airport sits at 4,076 ft (1,242 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.

Can I fly to FAPP by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Polokwane International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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