Port St Johns Airport (JOH)

Port St Johns, ZA 🇿🇦 Medium Airport

ICAO

FAPJ

IATA

JOH

Elevation

1227 ft

Region

ZA-EC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: FAPJ

Local Code: Not available

Location: -31.60612° N, 29.52175° E

Continent: AF

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Port St Johns Airport (FAPJ/JOH) is a small airfield primarily serving general aviation and charter flights, rather than regular commercial passenger services. Consequently, typical traveler reviews and experiences, as one would find for larger commercial airports, are largely unavailable. Information primarily pertains to its operational characteristics as a basic airfield within the scenic Wild Coast region.

What Travelers Love
  • Scenic Gateway: The airfield is described as a unique entry point to the Wild Coast, offering breathtaking landscapes and serving as a launchpad for nature-based adventures in the region.
  • Unique Pilot Experience: For pilots, the approach to the airfield, particularly towards the "wall" (a cliff side), has been noted as a distinctive and memorable flying experience.
  • Road to the Airfield: The winding and steep tarred/concreted road leading to the airfield offers superb views over the Umzimvubu River and the Gates of St John.
Common Complaints
  • Lack of Commercial Services: The airport does not accommodate commercial airlines, meaning no scheduled passenger flights operate to or from FAPJ.
  • Limited Facilities: There are no lights for night operations and no fuel available at the airfield. Customs services are also not available.
  • Basic Runway Conditions: The runway surface is either gravel or asphalt (sources vary), and an old review mentioned "dry cow pats tend to act hard on nose wheel," suggesting very basic maintenance.
  • Questionable Security Wait Times: While one source reported a security wait time of 26 minutes, this information is highly improbable given the airport's lack of commercial flights and customs facilities, suggesting it may be inaccurate or refer to a different airport.
  • Distance to Town: The airfield is a "long walk to the town" of Port St Johns.

Port St Johns Airport functions more as a regional airstrip for private and charter aviation than a commercial passenger hub. Travelers considering FAPJ should anticipate minimal facilities and ensure they have all necessary arrangements for fuel, lighting, and ground transportation, as conventional airport services are absent.

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Designation Length Width Surface Status
09/27 3610 ft 100 ft ASP Active

Type Description Frequency

Ident Name Type Frequency
PJ Port St Johns NDB 315 kHz

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