Large airport · East London, South Africa
King Phalo Airport
King Phalo Airport is a large airport serving East London, South Africa. Its IATA code is ELS. Its ICAO code is FAEL. It has 2 runways, longest 6,362 ft (ASP). Elevation 435 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | East London, South Africa |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ELS |
| ICAO code | FAEL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,362 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 435 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.airports.co.za/airports/King-Phalo-airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for King Phalo Airport?
King Phalo Airport — its IATA code is ELS and its ICAO code is FAEL.
Where is King Phalo Airport located?
King Phalo Airport serves East London, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.0356° S, 27.8259° E.
How high is King Phalo Airport?
King Phalo Airport sits at 435 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2779
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_London_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.