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Mkuze Airport (FAMU/MZQ) — Mkuze, South Africa

At a glance

Runways: 17/35
Elevation: 400 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FAMU
Name: Mkuze Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: -27.626101
Longitude: 32.0443
Elevation: 400 ft
Country: South Africa
Municipality: Mkuze
IATA Code: MZQ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 1850x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

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

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

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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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers FAMU. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

FADQ Zulu Inyala Airport 19 NM FDGL Lavumisa Airport 20 NM FAHL Hluhluwe Airport 26 NM FANA Nongoma Airport 27 NM FAPL Pongola Airport 28 NM FAMX Mbazwana Airport 31 NM FAIV Ingwavuma Airport 31 NM FAON Ornate Lake - St Lucia Airport 32 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does FAMU require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Mkuze Airport (South Africa). Permit details for South Africa
Where is FAMU located?: Mkuze Airport (FAMU) is located in Mkuze, South Africa.
What is the IATA code for FAMU?: The IATA code for Mkuze Airport is MZQ.
How long is the runway at FAMU?: The main runway at Mkuze Airport (17/35) measures 1850x45m.

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