What is the tower frequency at FDMS?

The tower frequency at Matsapha Intl is 124.9 MHz.

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Matsapha Intl

Matsapha Intl (FDMS/MTS) serves Manzini, Eswatini. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 2075 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: FDMS
Name: Matsapha Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -26.528999
Longitude: 31.307501
Elevation: 2075 ft
Country: Eswatini
Municipality: Manzini
IATA Code: MTS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
Distance from City: 7.6 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 8530 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.900 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: http://www.eswacaa.co.sz/airports/matsapha/index.php
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx SZL 200/ton
Parking Fee: SZL 100/ton per 24h
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: SZL
Remarks: ESWACAA fees. King Mswati III International opened 2014.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel suppliers. Confirm availability before dispatch.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Many nationalities visa-free for short stays. Small but modern terminal.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Modern airport. Subtropical highland climate.

Alternates

FANS

ICAO: FANS
Name: Nelspruit
Distance (NM): 65.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No
Immigration Remarks: N/A

FQMA

ICAO: FQMA
Name: Maputo
Distance (NM): 77.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airport. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities (USD 50).

Airport Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at FDMS?: The tower frequency at Matsapha Intl is 124.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at FDMS?: Matsapha Intl offers Jet A-1.

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