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FDSK

King Mswati III International Airport · Mpaka

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,092 ft / 333 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.55 MHz (Sikhuphe Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 11,811 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for King Mswati III International Airport (FDSK), located in Mpaka, 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 1,092 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 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
King Mswati III International Airport
ICAO / IATA
FDSK / SHO
Municipality
Mpaka
Country
Region
SZ-LU — Lubombo Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,092 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,811 ft / 3,600 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP Sikhuphe Aproach Control
128.00 MHz
GND Sikhuphe Ground Control
121.80 MHz
TWR Sikhuphe Tower
118.55 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

FDMS
Matsapha Airport
45 km / 24 nm
FQMAILS
Maputo Airport
98 km / 53 nm
FABR
Barberton Airport
103 km / 56 nm
FAKN
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
125 km / 67 nm
FAMU
Mkuze Airport
145 km / 78 nm

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