Gateway to the Eastern Cape on South Africa's coast.
Opened
1932
Location
East London, South Africa
King Phalo Airport, formerly known as East London Airport, serves the city of East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is one of the busiest airports in the region, connecting the city to major South African hubs including Johannesburg and Cape Town.
The airport was renamed King Phalo Airport in 2012 in honor of King Phalo, an eighteenth-century Xhosa king. It is managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which oversees most of the country's major commercial airports.
The facility supports both domestic and limited regional air traffic, playing a vital role in the economic and tourism activity of the Eastern Cape, which includes nearby attractions such as the Wild Coast and the Amathole region.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include metered taxis, car rental services, and private shuttles connecting the airport to the East London city center, located approximately 10 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Major airlines operating at King Phalo Airport include FlySafair, Airlink, and South African Airways subsidiaries serving routes to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Notable facts
- ›The airport was renamed from East London Airport to King Phalo Airport in 2012.
- ›King Phalo was an eighteenth-century king of the Xhosa people.
- ›The airport is operated by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).
- ›It is one of the primary gateways to the Eastern Cape province.
- ›The airport primarily handles domestic traffic with no significant scheduled international routes.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
