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FAKN

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport · Mpumalanga

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,829 ft / 862 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.20 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 10,171 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN), located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,829 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FAKN / MQP
Municipality
Mpumalanga
Country
Region
ZA-MP — Mpumalanga
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
2,829 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,171 ft / 3,100 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 34.2° / 214.2°
RWY 05 (34.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (214.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ARR APP
119.20 MHz
TWR TWR
119.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FABR
Barberton Airport
39 km / 21 nm
FASZ
Skukuza Airport
68 km / 36 nm
FAMD
Malamala Airport
77 km / 42 nm
FDSK
King Mswati III International Airport
125 km / 67 nm
FDMS
Matsapha Airport
129 km / 70 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026