
General aviation · Kruger National Park, South Africa
Punda Maria(Malia) Airstrip
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft
- Coordinates
- 22°46′S 31°01′E
- Local time
- Africa/Johannesburg
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Field information
FAPQ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
ZA
Municipality
Kruger National Park
Elevation
1,500 ft
Position
-22.7700, 31.0108
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at FAPQ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Punda Maria(Malia) Airstrip (FAPQ / 082) in Kruger National Park, South Africa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FAPQ is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at FAPQ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at FAPQ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at FAPQ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at FAPQ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at FAPQ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to FAPQ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FAPQ: 22° 46′ 12″ S 31° 0′ 39″ E; elevation 1500 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kruger National Park
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kruger National Park. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at FAPQ.
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Cargo Operations at FAPQ
Support for freighter operations into FAPQ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where FAPQ sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- FATHThohoyandouThohoyandou, South Africa39 NM242°→
- FAMHMusina(Messina) AirportMusina, South Africa62 NM293°→
- FAEREllisrasEllisras, South Africa63 NM265°→
- FAHSEastgate/Hoedspruit ABHoedspruit, South Africa96 NM179°→
- FAPPPolokwane GatewayPolokwane, South Africa107 NM233°→
- FVCZChiredzi/Buffalo RangeChiredzi, Zimbabwe110 NM017°→
Operating into FAPQ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Punda Maria(Malia) Airstrip — one desk for the whole trip.