Seaview Airport

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), ZA 🇿🇦 Small Airport

ICAO

ZA-0185

IATA

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Elevation

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Region

ZA-EC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: -34.0011° N, 25.3518° E

Continent: AF

Type: Small Airport

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AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

There is no readily available information or traveler reviews for a commercial airport specifically named "Seaview Airport (ZA-0185)" in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. It is possible that ZA-0185 refers to a private airfield or an incorrect designation. However, the primary airport serving Gqeberha is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ/FAPE), and recent traveler experiences at this airport are summarized below.

Overall, traveler sentiment for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is mixed, with many appreciating its efficiency and convenience, while others point out limitations in facilities and services. The airport is often praised for its small size, making for quick processing times, but some find the amenities to be somewhat lacking or outdated.

What Travelers Love
  • Efficiency and Quick Processing: Many travelers highlight the airport's small size, which contributes to quick check-in and security processes, making it easy to navigate.
  • Convenient Location: The airport is considered very convenient to the city center, beachfront areas, and various attractions, often cited as being a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
  • Cleanliness: Reviewers frequently describe the airport as clean and well-maintained.
  • Friendly Staff: The staff are often noted for being friendly and accommodating.
  • Improved SAA Lounge: The recently renovated SAA Lounge offers a comfortable experience with good coffee, South African wines, meals, dedicated working spaces, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for eligible travelers.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Food and Retail Options: A recurring complaint is the limited variety of food and retail services, especially beyond security. Some find the food and coffee to be overpriced.
  • Outdated Facilities/Lack of Space: While clean, some facilities are described as outdated, and there can be a lack of sufficient space and seating, particularly in the departure lounge before boarding, especially during peak times.
  • Parking Payment Issues: One review mentioned problems with parking payment machines.
  • Baggage Claim Delays: Some travelers have experienced extraordinarily long wait times for baggage retrieval, even when their flight was the only one arriving.
  • WiFi Reliability: Wi-Fi services received a relatively low rating in one assessment.

In summary, Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is generally regarded as a convenient and efficient airport for regional and local flights, known for its quick processing and close proximity to Gqeberha's attractions. While praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff, improvements in food variety, terminal space, and baggage handling would enhance the overall traveler experience.

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