Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport serves Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in Eastern Cape, South Africa, under the IATA code PLZ and the ICAO code FAPE. The airport sits at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m) and keeps local time in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. That is worth knowing, because every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
The arrivals page lists every tracked flight due to land at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport today, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; the departures page does the same for outbound flights. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Basic information about airport
| Airport code: | FAPE |
|---|---|
| Type: | large airport |
| Continent: | AF |
| Country code: | ZA |
| Country: | South Africa |
| City | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) |
| IATA: | PLZ |
| Longitude: | 25.6174 |
| Latitude: | -33.9897 |
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
Port Elizabeth Airport 
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Key facts about Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
You will find Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport at -33.9897, 25.6174, at an elevation of 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. There are two runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Local time at the airport follows Africa/Johannesburg. If you are tracking a flight from another time zone, remember that the times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport flight status
How do I check Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport departures today?
Today's outbound flights from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport are on the live departures page, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes PLZ and FAPE mean?
Both identify the same airport. PLZ is the IATA code for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; FAPE is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport runs on Africa/Johannesburg time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.