King Phalo Airport is a large airport serving East London, South Africa. Its IATA code is ELS and its ICAO code is FAEL. The airport lies at an elevation of 435 ft (133 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 6,362 ft (1,939 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ELS
- ICAO code
- FAEL
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 435 ft (133 m)
- Coordinates
- -33.0356, 27.8259
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,200 ft · 1,585 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11/29 | 6,362 ft · 1,939 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to King Phalo Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UTT K. D. Matanzima Airport | Mthatha, South Africa | 184 km · 114 mi |
| PLZ Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa | 231 km · 144 mi |
| MGH Margate Airport | Margate, South Africa | 339 km · 211 mi |
| MSU Moshoeshoe I International Airport | Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho | 399 km · 248 mi |
| PZB Pietermaritzburg Airport | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | 449 km · 279 mi |
| BFN Bram Fischer International Airport | Bloemfontein, South Africa | 462 km · 287 mi |
| DUR King Shaka International Airport | Durban, South Africa | 492 km · 306 mi |
| GRJ George Airport | George, South Africa | 516 km · 321 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ELS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 768 | 477 | 415 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,107 | 4,416 | 3,837 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,211 | 4,481 | 3,894 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,263 | 5,135 | 4,462 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,595 | 5,341 | 4,641 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,806 | 5,472 | 4,755 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,429 | 5,859 | 5,091 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,460 | 5,878 | 5,108 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,795 | 6,086 | 5,289 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,504 | 6,527 | 5,672 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,199 | 7,580 | 6,587 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,219 | 8,214 | 7,138 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,843 | 8,602 | 7,475 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,887 | 8,629 | 7,499 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,566 | 9,051 | 7,865 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,896 | 10,499 | 9,123 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.100 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.450 |
| GTE | APRON | 122.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of King Phalo Airport?
The IATA code of King Phalo Airport is ELS and its ICAO code is FAEL.
Where is King Phalo Airport located?
King Phalo Airport is in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa, at -33.0356, 27.8259.
What time zone is King Phalo Airport in?
King Phalo Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at King Phalo Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 6,362 ft (1,939 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to King Phalo Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), about 184 km (114 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.