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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN/MQP) — Mpumalanga, South Africa

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: 05:00–17:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A1, AVGAS
Tower: 119.2
Runways: 05/23
Elevation: 2,829 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-10-17

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAKN
Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -25.3832
Longitude: 31.1056
Elevation: 2829 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Mpumalanga
IATA Code: MQP
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: 20.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 3100x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: PCR 560/F/B/X/U
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: DME, ILS, LOC
Approach Types: ILS, RNAV (GNSS), VOR
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.200 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.200 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: MON-FRI 0500-1700, SAT 0500-1530, SUN 0700-1700

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: +27 82 233 9600 3
Admin Tel: +27137537500
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: +27137512917
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Customs

Open: 0500
Close: 1700
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: MON-FRI: 0500 - 1700 (After HR call out) SAT: 0500 - 1530 (After HR call out) SUN: 0700 - 1700 (After HR call out)

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: JET A1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: AVGAS
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: Customs: MON-FRI: 0500 - 1700 (After HR call out) SAT: 0500 - 1530 (After HR call out) SUN: 0700 - 1700 (After HR call out)

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Airport Services

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South Africa Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: Conditional
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days notification
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days / 72 hours (official); 5 business days recommended

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require advance notification. Customs at designated international airports.

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Active NOTAMs

A4033/26

critical

Only runway closed

RWY 05/23 CLSD.

2026-10-18 09:47 UTC 2027-01-14 10:00 UTC

A3661/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

GRASS CUTTING TAKING PLACE WI RWY STRIP.

2026-09-28 18:00 UTC 2026-10-31 03:00 UTC

A3657/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, MPUMALANGA (240218S 0311111E, 235702S 0315920E, 252556S 0320544E, 253327S 0311020E): UAS OPS (1000FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: AVJ 23/09-15. REF NOTAM C5220/26.

2026-09-28 05:00 UTC 2026-11-30 17:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of FAKN?: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport operates from 05:00 to 17:00.
What is the tower frequency at FAKN?: The tower frequency at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 119.2 MHz.
What fuel is available at FAKN?: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport offers JET A1, AVGAS.
Does FAKN require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Is customs available at FAKN?: Yes, customs at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is available from 0500 to 1700.
Where is FAKN located?: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN) is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAKN?: The IATA code for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is MQP.
How long is the runway at FAKN?: The main runway at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (05/23) measures 3100x45m.
Does FAKN have an ILS approach?: Yes, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
Is FAKN a port of entry?: Yes, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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