About King Phalo Airport

King Phalo Airport (IATA: ELS, ICAO: FAEL) (Known as East London Airport before 23 February 2021) is a crucial link in the cargo chain, playing an important role in the growing economy of the Eastern Cape. Planes carrying a variety of cargo head for domestic and international destinations, including France and The Netherlands. BidAir Cargo is the main cargo flight to this Airport.

King Phalo Airport resides at an elevation of 435 feet (133 m) above mean sea level. It has two asphalt paved runways: 11/29 is 1,939 by 46 metres (6,362 ft × 151 ft) and 06/24 is 1,585 by 46 metres (5,200 ft × 151 ft). The airport can accommodate A300 aircraft.

South African Airways has scheduled flights to this Airport. It handles approximately 1 million passengers annually.

King Phalo Airport is located about 9 km to city center. The total trip with a car usually takes around 15 minutes. The airport shuttles and taxis just outside the airport building; schedules match the arrival of flights.

There are local and international well known car rental companies available in King Phalo Airport. All of the car rental companies offer a wide range of vehicles, with a choice of sizes and styles with reasonable price.

King Phalo Airport offers safe and secure parking facilities all year round. In both open and covered car parks options for the airport patrons.

Shall you required any further information on the Airport, kindly contact the Information Desk.

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