Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · South Africa

FAHTHDS

Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit, South Africa

ICAO

FAHT

IATA

HDS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

1,801 ft

Country

South Africa

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at FAHT

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (FAHT / HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

FAHT is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – South Africa

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of South Africa.

Applicable permit lead times for South Africa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for South Africa are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at FAHT

Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAHT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Jet A1 Fuel at FAHT

Fuel on record at Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit: Jet fuel. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAHT

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for FAHT: 24° 21′ 43″ S 31° 3′ 11″ E; elevation 1,801 ft; local time UTC+2.

Crew & Passenger Services in Hoedspruit

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Hoedspruit.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAHT.

Cargo Operations at FAHT

Support for freighter operations into FAHT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit

Latitude
24° 21′ 43″ S
Longitude
31° 3′ 11″ E
ICAO code
FAHT
IATA code
HDS
Municipality
Hoedspruit
Timezone
UTC+2
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To HDS?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAHT.

Submit flight inquiry for FAHT

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – FAHT

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit?

The ICAO code is FAHT and the IATA code is HDS.

Is Jet A1 available at FAHT?

Yes. Fuel on record at Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit is Jet fuel; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at FAHT?

Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does FAHT operate in?

Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit operates on UTC+2.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for FAHT?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for FAHT.