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FAPM

PZB

Pietermaritzburg Airport · Pietermaritzburg

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

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)
Runway Summary
16/345,043 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Pietermaritzburg Airport (FAPM), South Africa. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 2,423 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Pietermaritzburg Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAPM / PZB
Municipality
Pietermaritzburg
Country
Region
ZA-NL
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Length: 5,043 ft / 1,537 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 142° / 322°
RWY 16
No ILS
RWY 34
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP Durban Approach Control
125.75 MHz
TWR TWR
122.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

FAVG
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FALE ILS
King Shaka International Airport
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FALY
Ladysmith Airport
134 km
FAMG
Margate Airport
134 km
FAUL
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
178 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified