Skukuza Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 11h 32m 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 Skukuza Airport
Skukuza Airport (IATA: SZK, ICAO: FASZ) is the only commercial airport in Kruger National Park, located near Skukuza, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. The airport was established in 1958 and was named in honour of James Stevenson-Hamilton, the first warden of the Kruger national park. In 2018, the airport was dubbed "the prettiest airport in the world" by Forbes.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Skukuza Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FALM.
Live weather
FALMNOTAMs
FALMReference 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
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
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.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 / 35 | 5,085 ft / 1,550 m | 98 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Radio frequencies (1)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.800 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY G653 | Class A | Airway | FL145 | FL245 |
| 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.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: ESE (from about 112.5°), on 37% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 1,978 ft | |
| Feb | 39% | 1,882 ft | |
| Mar | 47% | 1,867 ft | |
| Apr | 38% | 1,622 ft | |
| May | 73% | 1,522 ft | |
| Jun | 57% | 862 ft | |
| Jul | 65% | 670 ft | |
| Aug | 58% | 1,429 ft | |
| Sep | 78% | 1,808 ft | |
| Oct | 55% | 1,741 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~670–1,978 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Skukuza Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Skukuza Airport?
The ICAO code for Skukuza Airport is FASZ, and its IATA code is SZK.
Where is Skukuza Airport located?
Skukuza Airport is medium airport located in Skukuza, South Africa, at an elevation of 1,020 ft (311 m).
How many runways does Skukuza Airport have?
Skukuza Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,085 ft / 1,550 m.
What time zone is Skukuza Airport in?
Skukuza Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Skukuza Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Skukuza Airport is approximately 20.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Skukuza Airport?
The nearest airport to Skukuza Airport is Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS), about 7.6 nm to the w, followed by Malamala Airport and Londolozi Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Skukuza Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.