Small airport

Punda Maria(Malia) Airport

ICAO FAPQ🇿🇦 Kruger National Park

Coordinates

22.7700°S, 31.0108°E

Elevation

1,500 ft (457 m)

Type

Small airport

Country

🇿🇦 South Africa

Region

ZA-NP

Time zone

Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)

Magnetic variation

16.5° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn

06:12

Sunrise

06:37

Sunset

17:29

Civil dusk

17:53

About 10h 52m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Punda Maria(Malia) Airport

Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is a small airport in Kruger National Park, South Africa (ICAO FAPQ). It sits at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m). It observes Africa/Johannesburg local time. The nearest airport is Mutele-Masisi Airport (ZA-0157), about 17.1 nm to the nnw.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(4)

Name	Class	Type	Floor	Ceiling
JOHANNESBURG NORTHEAST	Class G	FIR	FL110	FL195
LOWVELD MILITARY AIRSPACE SECTOR (LASS)	Class G	Type 33	1500 ft GND	FL195
FA-R71 TRANSVAAL MILITARY MIDDLE FLYING AREA	Special use	Restricted	FL105	FL195
FA-R78 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK	Special use	Restricted	GND	FL105

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Mutele-Masisi AirportZA-0157

17.1 nm NNW (337°)

Pafuri Camp AirstripZA-0156

24.1 nm NNE (28°)

Madimbo AirportFAMP

24.8 nm NNW (343°)

Shingwedzi Camp AirstripZA-0154

31 nm SE (132°)

Giyani AirportGIY

36.7 nm SSW (213°)

Thohoyandou AirportTHY

39.3 nm WSW (242°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Punda Maria(Malia) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Punda Maria(Malia) Airport?

The ICAO code for Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is FAPQ.

Where is Punda Maria(Malia) Airport located?

Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is small airport located in Kruger National Park, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m).

What time zone is Punda Maria(Malia) Airport in?

Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Punda Maria(Malia) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is approximately 16.5° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Punda Maria(Malia) Airport?

The nearest airport to Punda Maria(Malia) Airport is Mutele-Masisi Airport (ZA-0157), about 17.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Pafuri Camp Airstrip and Madimbo Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Punda Maria(Malia) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.