King Phalo Airport (ELS)

Airport serving East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

IATA: ELS
ICAO: FAEL
Local time: —
Time zone: South Africa Standard TimeAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation: 435 ft133 m
To the centre: 8 km5 mi from central East London, straight line

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Frequently asked questions

How far is ELS from East London city centre?

King Phalo Airport is about 8 km (5 miles) from the centre of East London in a straight line. The trip by road is longer, and how long it takes depends on traffic and the transport you use.

What time zone is ELS in?

King Phalo Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. The current local time is shown at the top of this page.

What are the airport codes for King Phalo Airport?

IATA ELS, ICAO FAEL. Airlines and booking sites use the three-letter IATA code; pilots and air traffic control use the four-letter ICAO code.