SHO FDSK Mpaka, SZ
King Mswati III International Airport lies in the temperate mid-latitudes at 26.36° S, 31.72° E, on Africa/Mbabane time (UTC+2).
King Mswati III International Airport has 1 runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 11,811 ft by 197 ft, which puts the field in the long-haul capable category: widebodies operate comfortably, though the very longest sectors may need a payload trade. The surface is asphalt. It is lit for night operations.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) | 197 ft | Asphalt | Lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.
Great-circle distance from King Mswati III International Airport, closest first.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Direction | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maputo | MPM | 98 km | north-east | Maputo |
| O. R. Tambo | JNB | 348 km | west | Johannesburg |
| King Shaka | DUR | 367 km | south | Durban |
Geographically close airports and useful alternatives in SZ.
How a field like this runs day to day is covered in how airports work. The codes SHO and FDSK are explained in airport codes decoded.
This profile is generated from the airport's published coordinates, elevation and runway records. It does not claim live terminal or passenger totals.
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King Mswati III International Airport uses the IATA code SHO on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code FDSK in flight plans and on radar. The leading “F” in FDSK is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.
King Mswati III International Airport operates 1 runway. The field sits at 1,092 ft above sea level.
King Mswati III International Airport operates on Africa/Mbabane local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.
Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of King Mswati III International Airport. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in Africa/Mbabane.