International hub · Nelspruit, South Africa

Kruger Mpumalanga International

FAKNMQP
Elevation
2,829 ft
Coordinates
25°23′S 31°06′E
Local time
Africa/Johannesburg

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Field information

FAKN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Kruger Mpumalanga International (FAKN/MQP) has one runway, 05/23, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FAKN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Johannesburg

  • Country

    South Africa

    ZA

  • Municipality

    Mbombela

  • Elevation

    2,829 ft

  • Position

    -25.3833, 31.1053

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

Runways · FAKN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/2310,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAKN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kruger Mpumalanga International (FAKN / MQP) in Nelspruit, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAKN is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FAKN

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FAKN

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FAKN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAKN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAKN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAKN: 25° 23′ 0″ S 31° 6′ 19″ E; elevation 2829 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Nelspruit

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Nelspruit. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAKN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FAKN

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

Location

Where FAKN sits in the network

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Operating into FAKN?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kruger Mpumalanga International — one desk for the whole trip.

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