Quick Facts

Key information about King Phalo Airport

IATA Code
ELS
ICAO Code
FAEL
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Rail Connection
No

Live Weather at ELS

Current conditions from aviation METAR reports

ELS — East London

FAEL
24°C
VFR
Wind
WSW 10kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Clouds
FEW 2,400ft, SCT 3,100ft
Pressure
1020 inHg
Dew Point
19°C

Location

King Phalo Airport on the map

Getting To and From King Phalo Airport

Planning your journey to King Phalo Airport (ELS)?

Most travellers reach King Phalo Airport by car, taxi, ride-share, or public transport. Check with your airline for recommended arrival times — typically 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures. For the latest departure information, visit our King Phalo Airport departures board.

Traveller Tips for ELS

  • Check your flight status — Use Departra to track your flight number for real-time gate changes, delays, and estimated departure times before you leave for the airport.
  • Check the weather — Our live METAR weather section above shows current conditions at ELS. Poor weather can cause delays, so check before you travel.
  • Arrive early — Allow time for check-in, security screening, and finding your gate. Airport queues can be unpredictable, especially during school holidays and bank holiday weekends.
  • Explore nearby airports — If flights from ELS are unavailable or expensive, check our nearby airports section above for alternative options.

About King Phalo Airport

King Phalo Airport (ELS/FAEL) is located in East London, ZA. It serves as a major gateway for passengers travelling to and from the region, connecting East London with destinations across the globe. Whether you are flying for business or leisure, King Phalo Airport offers a range of facilities to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Departra provides live flight tracking, departure boards and arrival information for King Phalo Airport. You can search for any flight by number to see its real-time status, estimated departure and arrival times, gate information, and current weather conditions at both the origin and destination airports. Our data is sourced from ADS-B receivers and aviation databases to give you the most up-to-date picture of operations at ELS.

For the latest departures from King Phalo Airport, visit our East London departures board. You can also explore other airports, airlines, and routes from the links above. All flight information is provided for general reference — please confirm details directly with your airline before travelling.