Empangeni Airport (EMG): Codes, Runways & Location
Empangeni Airport (IATA: EMG · ICAO: FAEM) is a small airport serving Empangeni, South Africa. It lies at 28.7200° S, 31.8900° E, 251 ft (77 m) above sea level.
Overview of Empangeni Airport
Empangeni Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Empangeni in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code EMG and the ICAO code FAEM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
The field elevation is 251 ft (77 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Richards Bay Airport (RCB) about 20 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
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Frequently Asked Questions about Empangeni Airport
Where is Empangeni Airport located?
Empangeni Airport is located in Empangeni, South Africa. Its coordinates are 28.7200° S, 31.8900° E.
What is the airport code for Empangeni Airport?
Empangeni Airport has an IATA code of EMG and an ICAO code of FAEM.
Is Empangeni Airport a major airport?
Empangeni Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
Details for Empangeni Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports.