Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is a large airport serving Mbombela, South Africa. Its IATA code is MQP and its ICAO code is FAKN. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,829 ft (862 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MQP
- ICAO code
- FAKN
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 2,829 ft (862 m)
- Coordinates
- -25.3833, 31.1053
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SZK Skukuza Airport | Skukuza, South Africa | 68 km · 42 mi |
| HDS Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit, South Africa | 114 km · 71 mi |
| SHO King Mswati III International Airport | Mpaka, Eswatini | 125 km · 78 mi |
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 159 km · 99 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 161 km · 100 mi |
| PTG Polokwane International Airport | Polokwane, South Africa | 239 km · 149 mi |
| MZQ Mkuze Airport | Mkuze, South Africa | 266 km · 165 mi |
| VJB Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | Xai-Xai, Mozambique | 272 km · 169 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MQP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 298 | 185 | 161 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,205 | 3,855 | 3,350 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,416 | 4,608 | 4,004 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,738 | 4,808 | 4,178 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,754 | 4,818 | 4,187 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,361 | 5,195 | 4,514 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,676 | 5,391 | 4,684 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,744 | 5,433 | 4,722 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,086 | 5,646 | 4,906 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,878 | 6,759 | 5,874 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,431 | 7,103 | 6,173 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,019 | 8,090 | 7,030 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,231 | 8,222 | 7,144 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,807 | 8,579 | 7,455 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,879 | 9,245 | 8,034 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,933 | 10,522 | 9,143 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ARR | APP | 119.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The IATA code of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is MQP and its ICAO code is FAKN.
Where is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport located?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa, at -25.3833, 31.1053.
What time zone is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Johannesburg. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Skukuza Airport (SZK), about 68 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.