Large airport · Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO: FACT), and sometimes abbreviated to CTIA, is the primary international airport serving the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Its IATA code is CPT. Its ICAO code is FACT. It has 2 runways, longest 10,502 ft (ASP). Elevation 151 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CPT |
| ICAO code | FACT |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 10,502 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 151 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Cape Town International Airport is known for
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO: FACT), and sometimes abbreviated to CTIA, is the primary international airport serving the city of Cape Town, South Africa.
History
Located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Cape Town CBD (the city's main economic hub), the airport was opened in 1954 to replace Cape Town's previous airport, Wingfield Aerodrome.
Official website: https://www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Cape Town International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Table Mountain · South Africa · 11.2 miles away
- Robben Island · South Africa · 17.8 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cape Town International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Table Mountain National Park · South Africa · 17.8 miles away
- West Coast National Park · South Africa · 66.9 miles away
- De Hoop Nature Reserve · South Africa · 115.5 miles away
- Tankwa Karoo National Park · South Africa · 136.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO: FACT), and sometimes abbreviated to CTIA, is the primary international airport serving the city of Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the airport code for Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport — its IATA code is CPT and its ICAO code is FACT.
Where is Cape Town International Airport located?
Cape Town International Airport serves Cape Town, South Africa. Its coordinates are 33.9740° S, 18.6043° E.
What is the history of Cape Town International Airport?
Located approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Cape Town CBD (the city's main economic hub), the airport was opened in 1954 to replace Cape Town's previous airport, Wingfield Aerodrome.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2775
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Town_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.