Regional airport · Manzini, Eswatini

Matsapha

FDMSMTS
Elevation
2,075 ft
Coordinates
26°32′S 31°18′E
Local time
Africa/Mbabane

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Field information

FDMS runways, fuel & airport data

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

Matsapha (FDMS/MTS) has one runway, 07/25, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FDMS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Africa/Mbabane

  • Country

    Eswatini

    SZ

  • Municipality

    Manzini

  • Elevation

    2,075 ft

  • Position

    -26.5289, 31.3076

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · FDMS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07/258,530 ft (2,600 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FDMS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Matsapha (FDMS / MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FDMS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at FDMS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Eswatini

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Eswatini. Applicable permit lead times for Eswatini 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 Eswatini are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at FDMS

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FDMS

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FDMS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FDMS: 26° 31′ 44″ S 31° 18′ 27″ E; elevation 2075 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Manzini

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FDMS

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

Location

Where FDMS sits in the network

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