Meeting someone at Phalaborwa Airport.
Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW · FAPH), Limpopo, South Africa. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Phalaborwa Airport
Make a sign for PHW Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Hendrik Van Eck Airport is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at PHW, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within South Africa are usually much quicker.
Phalaborwa runs on Africa/Johannesburg time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of PHW: Hoedspruit HDS (48 km), Skukuza SZK (122 km), Mpumalanga MQP (161 km), Potgietersrus PTG (173 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Phalaborwa?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like PHW usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at PHW?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at PHW right now?
Phalaborwa runs on Africa/Johannesburg time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at PHW without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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