Operations Control CenterChief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE · PLZ) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator FAPE and IATA code PLZ.
It serves the municipality of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa.
The aerodrome reference point is -33.9897°, 25.6173°.
Our dataset lists 2 runways, the longest 7,087 ft (2,160 m).
The nearest larger airport is Port Alfred Airport (AFD), about 68 NM away.
Operational context
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (FAPE · PLZ) serves Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa. Its longest runway measures 7,087 ft (2,160 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.
For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.
- ▸OFP & route optimization
- ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
- ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
- ▸Fuel & payload calculations
- ▸Overflight clearances
- ▸Landing permits
- ▸Slot coordination
- ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
- ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
- ▸Single consolidated invoice
- ▸Fuel quality assurance
- ▸24/7 release coordination
- ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
- ▸Lavatory & potable water
- ▸Baggage & security
- ▸VIP terminal access
- ▸Hotac & ground transport
- ▸Visas & immigration support
- ▸Catering coordination
- ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
- ▸Live trip dashboard
- ▸Document delivery
- ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
- ▸On-the-ground supervision