Port Elizabeth Airport Guide
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Airport Guide for Port Elizabeth Airport
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Port Elizabeth Airport formerly H. F. Verwoerd Airport, is an airport situated in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The airport is owned and operated by the Airports Company South Africa which also operates nine other airports around South Africa.
The airport is located approximately two miles south of the city's central business district. This has earned it the name "Ten minute airport" because it is said to be less than ten minutes' drive from most major areas of the city.
In 2007, the airport served 1,491,551 passengers.
Information and Help Desks
There is an information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is an ATM situated between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafes in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Shopping: There are a few shops at the airport, including gift and sweet shops in the Departures hall.
Luggage: Trolleys are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park are and at the entrance to the Departures hall.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.

