Pietermaritzburg Airport — Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

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Looking for the Pietermaritzburg airport code? Pietermaritzburg Airport's IATA code is PZB (ICAO: FAPM).

Distance & flight time from PZB

Pietermaritzburg Airport

PZB serves Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, situated inland from Durban in the Natal Midlands. Pietermaritzburg Airport handles regional and domestic flights connecting the city to Johannesburg and other South African destinations, serving business travelers, government officials, and residents of this historically significant colonial-era city. The airport is smaller than Durban's King Shaka International but fills an important niche for travelers who prefer avoiding the coastal detour. Pietermaritzburg itself is known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and as a hub for the surrounding agricultural Midlands region, and PZB provides a practical air link that supports both commerce and tourism in this part of KwaZulu-Natal.

Runways at Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
16/345043 ft (1537 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPDurban Approach Control125.75 MHz
TWRTWR122 MHz

Airports near Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

PZB is Pietermaritzburg Airport in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. Searchers typically want to distinguish it from Durban's larger King Shaka International Airport nearby.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The IATA code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is PZB.

What is the ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport?

The ICAO code for Pietermaritzburg Airport is FAPM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.