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FAPS
Potchefstroom Airport · Potchefstroom
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,520 ft / 1,378 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/G 123.00 MHz (RDO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Potchefstroom Airport (FAPS), located in Potchefstroom, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,520 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
Potchefstroom Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPS / PCF
Municipality
Potchefstroom
Country
Region
ZA-NW — North-West
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
4,520 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,885 ft / 1,489 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 13° / 193°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 13° / 193°
RWY 03 (13°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (193°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,281 ft / 1,000 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 134.6° / 314.6°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 134.6° / 314.6°
RWY 15 (134.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (314.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G RDO
123.00 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026