International hub · Manzini, Eswatini

Sikhuphe/King Mswati III International

FDSKSHO
Elevation
1,092 ft
Coordinates
26°22′S 31°43′E
Local time
Africa/Mbabane

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Field information

FDSK runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sikhuphe/King Mswati III International (FDSK/SHO) has one runway, 02/20, 11,811 ft (3,600 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Dly 0400-1930. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at FDSK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Africa/Mbabane

  • Country

    Eswatini

    SZ

  • Municipality

    Mpaka

  • Elevation

    1,092 ft

  • Position

    -26.3586, 31.7169

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Dly 0400-1930

Runways · FDSK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
02/2011,811 ft (3,600 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at FDSK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sikhuphe/King Mswati III International (FDSK / SHO) in Manzini, Eswatini, through one 24/7 OCC desk. FDSK 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 FDSK

  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 FDSK

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at FDSK

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to FDSK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for FDSK: 26° 21′ 31″ S 31° 43′ 1″ E; elevation 1092 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 FDSK.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at FDSK

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

Location

Where FDSK sits in the network

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

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