Airport code
ELS — Ben Schoeman Airport
ELS is the IATA code for Ben Schoeman Airport, an airport serving East London, South Africa. Its ICAO code is FAEL, and it operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at -33.0356, 27.8259 in the Southern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 435 ft (133 m).
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About Ben Schoeman Airport
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Airport information
| IATA code | ELS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | FAEL |
| Airport name | Ben Schoeman Airport |
| City | East London |
| Country | South Africa |
| Time zone | Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | -33.0356 |
| Longitude | 27.8259 |
| Elevation | 435 ft (133 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,362 ft (1,939 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Ben Schoeman Airport?
The IATA code for Ben Schoeman Airport is ELS.
What is the ICAO code for Ben Schoeman Airport?
The ICAO code for Ben Schoeman Airport is FAEL.
Where is ELS airport located?
Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) is located in East London, South Africa.
What time zone is ELS in?
Ben Schoeman Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to ELS?
The nearest airport to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) is K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, about 184 km away.
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