King Mswati III International Airport (SHO): Codes, Runways & Location
King Mswati III International Airport (IATA: SHO · ICAO: FDSK) is a large airport serving Mpaka, Eswatini. It lies at 26.3586° S, 31.7169° E, 1092 ft (333 m) above sea level.
Overview of King Mswati III International Airport
King Mswati III International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mpaka in Eswatini. It is identified by the IATA code SHO and the ICAO code FDSK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
King Mswati III International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 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 1092 ft (333 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Matsapha International Airport (MTS) about 45 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about King Mswati III International Airport
Where is King Mswati III International Airport located?
King Mswati III International Airport is located in Mpaka, Eswatini. Its coordinates are 26.3586° S, 31.7169° E.
What is the airport code for King Mswati III International Airport?
King Mswati III International Airport has an IATA code of SHO and an ICAO code of FDSK.
How long is the runway at King Mswati III International Airport?
King Mswati III International Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does King Mswati III International Airport have?
King Mswati III International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is King Mswati III International Airport a major airport?
King Mswati III International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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