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Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

Large International Airport · Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), EC, South Africa

Conditions are good for visual flight at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. It's 57°F with 88% humidity. Winds from 230° at 4 kt.

ICAOFAPEIATAPLZ
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+2--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation226ft69 m
Longest runway7,087ft2,160 m
Runways22 lighted
Coordinates-33.99, 25.6233°59'23.0"S 25°37'02.5"E
ClassInternationalScheduled service

Current weather

1 h 7 min ago
57°F14°C · Dew 54°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW230° @ 4 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity88%
  • Altimeter30.36 inHg
  • Pressure1028 hPa
  • GustsNone
Few 4,000′Scattered 4,600′

Conditions are good for visual flight at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. It's 57°F with 88% humidity. Winds from 230° at 4 kt.

METAR observation

Live
RAWMETAR FAPE 281700Z 23004KT 200V260 9999 FEW040 SCT046 14/12 Q1028 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind230° @ 4 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature57°F / 14°C
Dew point54°F · 88% RH
Altimeter30.36 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyFew 4,000′, Scattered 4,600′

Observed 28 Sep 2026 17:00Z·Port Elizabeth Arpt, EC, ZA·1 h 7 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Mon 18:00Z – Tue 18:00Z
  1. InitialMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 22:00Z
    VFRWind160° @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 3,500′
    Now
  2. BecomingMon 22:00Zuntil Tue 09:00Z
    MVFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 3,000′
  3. BecomingTue 09:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    VFRWind090° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloudWeatherNo significant weather
  4. TemporaryTue 15:00Zuntil Tue 18:00Z
    Wind090° @ 15 G25 kt
RAWTAF FAPE 281600Z 2818/2918 16005KT 9999 FEW035 TX21/2912Z TN14/2904Z BECMG 2822/2824 VRB03KT BKN030 BECMG 2909/2911 09010KT CAVOK TEMPO 2915/2918 09015G25KT

Issued 28 Sep 2026 16:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26
NESW
26
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
★ Best
08
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Runways

2 total
08/26◐ lit
7,087 ft2,160 × 151 ft · Asphalt
17/35◐ lit
5,502 ft1,677 × 151 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

5 listed
ATIS112.90
Clearance122.10Clearance Delivery
Tower118.10
Approach120.40
Gate122.65APRON
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM
PEV
Port ElizabethVOR-DME
112.90 MHz0.6 NM254° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point