Medium airport · Phalaborwa, South Africa
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
Hendrik Van Eck Airport is a medium airport serving Phalaborwa, South Africa. Its IATA code is PHW. Its ICAO code is FAPH. It has 1 runway, longest 4,491 ft (ASP). Elevation 1,432 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Phalaborwa, South Africa |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PHW |
| ICAO code | FAPH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,491 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 1,432 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 23.9372° S, 31.1554° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It was previously known as Hendrik van Eck Airport, named after the South African engineer and industrialist who died in 1970.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Hendrik Van Eck Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Kruger National Park · South Africa · 22.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Hendrik Van Eck Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Letaba Ranch Provincial Park · South Africa · 18.8 miles away
- Greater Kruger National Park · South Africa · 21.4 miles away
- Limpopo National Park · Mozambique · 62.0 miles away
- Nwanedi Provincial Park · South Africa · 102.1 miles away
- Banhine National Park · Mozambique · 133.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Motswari Airport
22.8 miles awayEastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit
30.0 miles awayNgala Airport
33.0 miles awayKhoka Moya Airport
48.2 miles awayTzaneen Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Hendrik Van Eck Airport?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport — its IATA code is PHW and its ICAO code is FAPH.
Where is Hendrik Van Eck Airport located?
Hendrik Van Eck Airport serves Phalaborwa, South Africa. Its coordinates are 23.9372° S, 31.1554° E.
What is the history of Hendrik Van Eck Airport?
It was previously known as Hendrik van Eck Airport, named after the South African engineer and industrialist who died in 1970.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2822
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hendrik_Van_Eck_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.