Nelspruit Airport (NLP): Codes, Runways & Location
Nelspruit Airport (IATA: NLP · ICAO: FANS) is a small airport serving Nelspruit, South Africa. It lies at 25.5000° S, 30.9138° E, 2875 ft (876 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nelspruit Airport
Nelspruit Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Nelspruit in South Africa. It is identified by the IATA code NLP and the ICAO code FANS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nelspruit Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1042 m (3419 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 2875 ft (876 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) 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 ≈ 1,042 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nelspruit Airport
Where is Nelspruit Airport located?
Nelspruit Airport is located in Nelspruit, South Africa. Its coordinates are 25.5000° S, 30.9138° E.
What is the airport code for Nelspruit Airport?
Nelspruit Airport has an IATA code of NLP and an ICAO code of FANS.
How long is the runway at Nelspruit Airport?
Nelspruit Airport's longest runway is about 1042 m (3419 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Nelspruit Airport have?
Nelspruit Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Nelspruit Airport a major airport?
Nelspruit Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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