Matsapha International Airport (MTS): Codes, Runways & Location
Matsapha International Airport (IATA: MTS · ICAO: FDMS) is a medium-sized airport serving Manzini, Eswatini. It lies at 26.5289° S, 31.3076° E, 2075 ft (632 m) above sea level.
Overview of Matsapha International Airport
Matsapha International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Manzini in Eswatini. It is identified by the IATA code MTS and the ICAO code FDMS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Matsapha International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 2075 ft (632 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) 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 ≈ 2,600 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matsapha International Airport
Where is Matsapha International Airport located?
Matsapha International Airport is located in Manzini, Eswatini. Its coordinates are 26.5289° S, 31.3076° E.
What is the airport code for Matsapha International Airport?
Matsapha International Airport has an IATA code of MTS and an ICAO code of FDMS.
How long is the runway at Matsapha International Airport?
Matsapha International Airport's longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Matsapha International Airport have?
Matsapha International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Matsapha International Airport a major airport?
Matsapha International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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