Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP): Codes, Runways & Location
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (IATA: MQP · ICAO: FAKN) is a large airport serving Mbombela, South Africa. It lies at 25.3833° S, 31.1053° E, 2829 ft (862 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mbombela in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code MQP and the ICAO code FAKN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 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 2829 ft (862 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nelspruit Airport (NLP) about 23 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 ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Where is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport located?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located in Mbombela, South Africa. Its coordinates are 25.3833° S, 31.1053° E.
What is the airport code for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport has an IATA code of MQP and an ICAO code of FAKN.
How long is the runway at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport have?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport a major airport?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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