update (30 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that scheduled flight operations at Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay may experience disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility caused by rain and low cloud cover, combined with the absence of instrument flight procedures.
update (27 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that scheduled flight operations at Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay may experience disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility caused by rain and low cloud cover, combined with the absence of instrument flight procedures.
update (25 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth may experience disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, caused by strong winds and low cloud cover.
update (23 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth may experience disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, caused by strong winds and low cloud cover.
update (21 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit and Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane may experience disruptions today due to adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility caused by low cloud cover, combined with the absence of instrument flight procedures.
update (20 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit, Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane, as well as Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay may experience disruptions today due to adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility caused by low cloud cover, combined with the absence of instrument flight procedures.
update (16 October 2025): The ATNS has announced that Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit, as well as Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay may experience disruptions today due to adverse weather conditions, specifically reduced visibility caused by low cloud cover, combined with the absence of instrument flight procedures.
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd has issued an update (10 October 2025) regarding temporary suspensions and maintenance of instrument flight procedures at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth, Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit. These suspensions form part of ATNS’s ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme aimed at ensuring full compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) procedure for Runway 26 has been temporarily suspended to comply with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) requirements and ATNS’s Safety Management System (SMS). The ILS for Runway 08 remains operational.
The revised procedure has already received SACAA approval and is expected to be reinstated by 27 November 2025. During this period, travellers may experience flight delays or diversions, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Polokwane & Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela/Nelspruit
At both airports, flight procedures are also suspended as part of the same national maintenance programme. ATNS is currently undergoing a Flight Procedure Design certification renewal process under the South African Civil Aviation Regulations (SACAR).
Until this certification renewal is complete, the suspended procedures will remain inactive to maintain strict compliance with safety regulations. Once recertification is finalised, ATNS will promptly submit the procedures for SACAA approval. These suspensions may cause temporary flight disruptions at both airports.
Commitment to safety and compliance
ATNS emphasized its commitment to aviation safety, stating that it is working closely with SACAA and other regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals and the safe resumption of normal operations across all affected airports.
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