Port Elizabeth Airport
Port Elizabeth · South AfricaICAO FAPE
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is an airport serving Port Elizabeth, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 33° 59' 5.6" S, 25° 37' 2.3" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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Airlines Operating at PLZ
3 active airlines serving Port Elizabeth Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Port Elizabeth Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plettenberg Bay Airport | PBZ | Plettenberg Bay | South Africa | 212 km |
| Ben Schoeman Airport | ELS | East London | South Africa | 231 km |
| George Airport | GRJ | George | South Africa | 299 km |
| K. D. Matanzima Airport | UTT | Umtata | South Africa | 394 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | Bloemfontein | South Africa | 546 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 534 km |
| Margate Airport | MGH | Margate | South Africa | 564 km |
| Pietermaritzburg Airport | PZB | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa | 660 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 33° 59' 5.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 25° 37' 2.3" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -33.984901
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 25.617300
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 09:55 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 226 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 69 m
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