King Mswati III International Airport is a large airport serving Mpaka, Eswatini. Its IATA code is SHO and its ICAO code is FDSK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,092 ft (333 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SHO
- ICAO code
- FDSK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,092 ft (333 m)
- Coordinates
- -26.3586, 31.7169
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 11,811 ft · 3,600 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to King Mswati III International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 98 km · 61 mi |
| MQP Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | Mbombela, South Africa | 125 km · 78 mi |
| MZQ Mkuze Airport | Mkuze, South Africa | 145 km · 90 mi |
| SZK Skukuza Airport | Skukuza, South Africa | 156 km · 97 mi |
| HDS Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit, South Africa | 232 km · 144 mi |
| VJB Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | Xai-Xai, Mozambique | 261 km · 162 mi |
| RCB Richards Bay Airport | Richards Bay, South Africa | 267 km · 166 mi |
| JNB O.R. Tambo International Airport | Johannesburg, South Africa | 347 km · 216 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SHO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 347 | 216 | 187 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,275 | 3,899 | 3,388 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,527 | 4,677 | 4,064 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,764 | 4,825 | 4,192 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,793 | 4,843 | 4,208 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,317 | 5,168 | 4,491 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,796 | 5,466 | 4,750 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,867 | 5,510 | 4,788 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,208 | 5,722 | 4,972 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,759 | 6,685 | 5,809 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,451 | 7,115 | 6,183 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,131 | 8,159 | 7,090 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,228 | 8,220 | 7,143 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,908 | 8,642 | 7,510 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,945 | 9,286 | 8,070 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 17,033 | 10,584 | 9,197 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Sikhuphe Aproach Control | 128.000 |
| GND | Sikhuphe Ground Control | 121.800 |
| TWR | Sikhuphe Tower | 118.550 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of King Mswati III International Airport?
The IATA code of King Mswati III International Airport is SHO and its ICAO code is FDSK.
Where is King Mswati III International Airport located?
King Mswati III International Airport is in Mpaka, Lubombo Region, Eswatini, at -26.3586, 31.7169.
What time zone is King Mswati III International Airport in?
King Mswati III 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 King Mswati III International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to King Mswati III International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Maputo Airport (MPM), about 98 km (61 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.