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FAPM
Pietermaritzburg Airport · Pietermaritzburg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,423 ft / 739 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 5,043 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pietermaritzburg Airport (FAPM), located in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,423 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Pietermaritzburg Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPM / PZB
Municipality
Pietermaritzburg
Country
Region
ZA-NL — Kwazulu-Natal
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
2,423 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,043 ft / 1,537 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 142° / 322°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 142° / 322°
RWY 16 (142°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (322°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP Durban Approach Control
125.75 MHz
TWR TWR
122.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026