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Ellisras Matimba Airport

Ellisras, South Africa

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Ellisras Matimba Airport

Ellisras, South Africa
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Remote airfield serving the Limpopo coalfields region.

Location
Lephalale (Ellisras), South Africa
Ellisras Matimba Airport (IATA: ELL, ICAO: FAER) is a small regional airport located near Ellisras, now officially known as Lephalale, in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It primarily serves the industrial and energy sector workers associated with the nearby Matimba and Medupi power stations operated by Eskom. The airport handles limited scheduled and charter traffic, catering largely to corporate and utility company personnel rather than general leisure travelers. Its remote location in the Waterberg coalfields means it sees modest passenger volumes compared to major South African hubs.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to low-volume regional operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Lephalale town is primarily by private vehicle or arranged transfers, as public transit options are limited.
Notable facts
  • ›Named in reference to the nearby Matimba Power Station, one of the largest dry-cooled coal-fired power plants in the world.
  • ›Serves the Waterberg coalfields, a major energy production region in South Africa.
  • ›The town Ellisras was officially renamed Lephalale in 2002.
  • ›The airport primarily supports Eskom and related energy industry operations.
  • ›Located in a semi-arid region of Limpopo province with sparse infrastructure.
Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Limpopo bushveld where coal country meets open sky

Ellisras Matimba Airport serves the town of Ellisras, now known as Lephalale, in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The airport takes its name from the nearby Matimba Power Station, one of the world's largest dry-cooled coal-fired power plants, reflecting the region's energy industry significance. It functions primarily as a small regional and general aviation facility supporting the local mining and energy sector.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling light aircraft, charter, and occasional regional traffic with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from local operators in Lephalale
  • Private car hire through local arrangements
  • Car rental may be arranged in advance through Lephalale town operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Lephalale Guest House
  • Mokolo Dam Chalets
  • Shongwe Lookout Lodge
Dining

The airport itself offers minimal or no formal dining facilities given its small scale. Visitors are advised to find restaurants and cafes in Lephalale town centre, where local establishments serve South African cuisine and everyday meals.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flight arrangements directly with your charter or operator as scheduled services are very limited.
  • Arrange ground transport in advance as taxis at the airport are not always readily available.
  • The local area is hot and dry; carry water especially during summer months.
  • Lephalale town is approximately 10–15 minutes by road from the airport.

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Bismillah Airlines
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Routes

ELL → JNB5Z · BEH

Aircraft operating here

Beechcraft 19001 routes
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