Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU): Codes, Runways & Location
Moshoeshoe I International Airport (IATA: MSU · ICAO: FXMM) is a large airport serving Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho. It lies at 29.4563° S, 27.5545° E, 5348 ft (1630 m) above sea level.
Overview of Moshoeshoe I International Airport
Moshoeshoe I International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Maseru(Mazenod) in Lesotho. It is identified by the IATA code MSU and the ICAO code FXMM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Moshoeshoe I International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 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 5348 ft (1630 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mafeteng Airport (MFC) about 49 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Moshoeshoe I International Airport
Where is Moshoeshoe I International Airport located?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport is located in Maseru(Mazenod), Lesotho. Its coordinates are 29.4563° S, 27.5545° E.
What is the airport code for Moshoeshoe I International Airport?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport has an IATA code of MSU and an ICAO code of FXMM.
How long is the runway at Moshoeshoe I International Airport?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Moshoeshoe I International Airport have?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Moshoeshoe I International Airport a major airport?
Moshoeshoe I International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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