Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS): Codes, Runways & Location
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (IATA: HDS · ICAO: FAHS) is a medium-sized airport serving Hoedspruit, South Africa. It lies at 24.3619° S, 31.0529° E, 1801 ft (549 m) above sea level.
Overview of Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Hoedspruit in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code HDS and the ICAO code FAHS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3991 m (13094 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1801 ft (549 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ngala Airport (NGL) about 28 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,991 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit
Where is Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit located?
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit is located in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Its coordinates are 24.3619° S, 31.0529° E.
What is the airport code for Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit?
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit has an IATA code of HDS and an ICAO code of FAHS.
How long is the runway at Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit?
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit's longest runway is about 3991 m (13094 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit have?
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit a major airport?
Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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