Skukuza Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Skukuza, South Africa. Its IATA code is SZK and its ICAO code is FASZ. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,020 ft (311 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 5,085 ft (1,550 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SZK
- ICAO code
- FASZ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,020 ft (311 m)
- Coordinates
- -24.9609, 31.5886
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,085 ft · 1,550 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Skukuza Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MQP Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | Mbombela, South Africa | 68 km · 42 mi |
| HDS Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | Hoedspruit, South Africa | 86 km · 53 mi |
| PHW Hendrik Van Eck Airport | Phalaborwa, South Africa | 122 km · 76 mi |
| MPM Maputo Airport | Maputo, Mozambique | 145 km · 90 mi |
| SHO King Mswati III International Airport | Mpaka, Eswatini | 156 km · 97 mi |
| VJB Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport | Xai-Xai, Mozambique | 218 km · 135 mi |
| PTG Polokwane International Airport | Polokwane, South Africa | 249 km · 155 mi |
| MZQ Mkuze Airport | Mkuze, South Africa | 300 km · 186 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SZK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 360 | 224 | 194 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,141 | 3,816 | 3,316 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,371 | 4,580 | 3,980 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,686 | 4,776 | 4,150 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,798 | 4,845 | 4,211 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,305 | 5,161 | 4,484 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,643 | 5,370 | 4,667 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,716 | 5,416 | 4,706 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,058 | 5,628 | 4,891 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,875 | 6,757 | 5,872 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,364 | 7,061 | 6,136 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,033 | 8,098 | 7,037 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,166 | 8,181 | 7,109 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,832 | 8,595 | 7,468 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,925 | 9,274 | 8,059 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 16,956 | 10,536 | 9,156 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Skukuza Airport?
The IATA code of Skukuza Airport is SZK and its ICAO code is FASZ.
Where is Skukuza Airport located?
Skukuza Airport is in Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa, at -24.9609, 31.5886.
What time zone is Skukuza Airport in?
Skukuza 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 Skukuza Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 5,085 ft (1,550 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Skukuza Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), about 68 km (42 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.