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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Matsapha International Airport

IATA MTSICAO FDMS🇸🇿 Manzini
Coordinates
26.5289°S, 31.3076°E
Elevation
2,075 ft (632 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
SZ-MA
Time zone
Mbabane(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
22.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:48
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
17:42
Civil dusk
18:05

About 11h 31m 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 Matsapha International Airport

Matsapha International Airport

Matsapha Airport is an airport located near Manzini, a city in Manzini District in the center-west of Eswatini. It serves flights of the Eswatini Government and mercy flights.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

FDMS

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 258,530 ft / 2,600 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP124.900 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR124.900 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Royal movementsMercy flights

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Matsapha International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Matsapha International Airport?

The ICAO code for Matsapha International Airport is FDMS, and its IATA code is MTS.

Where is Matsapha International Airport located?

Matsapha International Airport is medium airport located in Manzini, Eswatini, at an elevation of 2,075 ft (632 m).

How many runways does Matsapha International Airport have?

Matsapha International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,530 ft / 2,600 m.

Which airlines fly to Matsapha International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Matsapha International Airport include South African Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Matsapha International Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Matsapha International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Matsapha International Airport in?

Matsapha International Airport is in the Africa/Mbabane time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Matsapha International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Matsapha International Airport is approximately 22.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Matsapha International Airport?

The nearest airport to Matsapha International Airport is Kubuta Airport (FDKB), about 23.3 nm to the sse, followed by King Mswati III International Airport and Tambuti Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Matsapha International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.