Pilanesberg International Airport

Pilanesberg International Airport
Pilanesberg Internasionale Lughawe
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorNorth West Provincial Government (NWPG) (2011–present)
Airports Company South Africa (Until 2011)[1]
ServesSun City, North West, South Africa
Elevation AMSL3,412 ft / 1,040 m
Coordinates25°20′01″S 027°10′24″E / 25.33361°S 27.17333°E / -25.33361; 27.17333
Websiteacsa.co.za
Map
FAPN
Location of airport in North West province
Location of North West in South Africa
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 2,750 9,022 Asphalt
Sources: South African AIP,[2] DAFIF[3][4]

Pilanesberg International Airport (IATA: NTY, ICAO: FAPN) was an airport serving Sun City in the North West province of South Africa. It is located adjacent to the Pilanesberg National Park. The airport was severely damaged during a fire in August 2023.

Facilities

The airport resides at an elevation of 3,412 feet (1,040 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 05/23 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,750 by 30 metres (9,022 ft × 98 ft).[2]

Communication

The Communication Frequency for Pilanesberg International Airport is 118.40 MHz. Runway lights can be activated by making 3-7 clicks on 118.40 MHz.[5] The control tower can be contacted on +27 (0)14 55 22154.

Recent history

The airport's main terminal building as well as the airport's manager's office and boardroom were destroyed during a fire on 29 August 2023, which halted all commercial operations at the airport.[6][7]

On 20 February 2026, the North West provincial government and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure signed a Memorandum of understanding to rebuild the airport.[8][9]

Nearby airports

See also

References

  1. ^ "ACSA hands Pilanesberg International Airport back to North West Province". Airports Company South Africa. 22 September 2011. Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Aerodrome chart for FAPN – PILANESBERG INTL (SUN CITY)" (PDF). South African Civil Aviation Authority. 8 July 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2008.
  3. ^ Airport information for FAPN from DAFIF (effective October 2006)
  4. ^ Airport information for NTY at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  5. ^ AVIMAP Frequency Chart September 2011, AVIMAP Frequency Chart link retrieved 23 December 2011
  6. ^ Montsho, Molaole (29 August 2023). "LOOK: Fire gutted Pilanesberg Airport in North West". IOL. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Workers tried to stop fire that gutted Pilanesburg International Airport". TimesLIVE. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  8. ^ "International airport in South Africa to be rebuilt". Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Unique South African airport to be rebuilt". Retrieved 23 February 2026.


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