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Matsapha Airport · Manzini

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,075 ft / 632 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 8,530 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Matsapha Airport (FDMS), located in Manzini, Eswatini. 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 2,075 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 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Matsapha Airport
ICAO / IATA
FDMS / MTS
Municipality
Manzini
Country
Region
SZ-MA — Manzini Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
2,075 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,530 ft / 2,600 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 53° / 233°
RWY 07 (53°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (233°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
124.90 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
124.90 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FDSK
King Mswati III International Airport
45 km / 24 nm
FABR
Barberton Airport
96 km / 52 nm
FAKN
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
129 km / 70 nm
FAEO
Ermelo Airport
132 km / 71 nm
FAMU
Mkuze Airport
142 km / 77 nm

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