Pietermaritzburg Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
PZB
ICAO Code
FAPM
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Pietermaritzburg Airport is a regional airport serving Pietermaritzburg (KwaZulu‑Natal), South Africa. It handles domestic flights and general aviation rather than being a large international hub.

Pietermaritzburg Airport
Elevation: 738 m
-29.6490, 30.3987

Terminal Guide for Pietermaritzburg Airport #

Terminal layout: The airport operates from a single small passenger terminal with compact check-in and arrival areas and limited retail or dining options.

Getting to and From Pietermaritzburg Airport #

Ground access is by road; taxis, private transfers and rental cars are the main options for reaching the Pietermaritzburg city centre. Public transport and rail connections are limited directly from the airport; expect a short drive into town.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Pietermaritzburg Airport #

Facilities are basic and geared to short domestic services: small café/kiosk, toilets and seating. Lounges: none. Wi‑Fi/charging: limited. Accessibility: standard assistance should be arranged through the airline if required.

Tips for Pietermaritzburg Airport #

  • Watch for limited daily flights - Pietermaritzburg is served by a small number of scheduled routes; reconfirm times before travel.
  • Taxis and private transfers are the most reliable onward transport; ride-hailing coverage may be limited compared with major cities.

Weather & Climate near Pietermaritzburg Airport #

Climate

Pietermaritzburg Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 4°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (805 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MayAugustApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
21°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.

87 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

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