Skukuza Airport (FASZ)
Medium airport · Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Airport data
| Name | Skukuza Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FASZ |
| IATA | SZK |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 24°57'39" E 31°35'19" -24.96085, 31.58859 |
| Location | Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,085 ft (1550 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Skukuza Airport at a glance
Skukuza Airport is a medium airport in Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa, known to airline systems as SZK. The field elevation of 1,020 ft (311 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FASZ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 5,085 ft (1550 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FASZ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Skukuza Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Malamala Airport | FAMD | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | FAKN | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit | FAHS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Barberton Airport | FABR | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Hendrik Van Eck Airport | FAPH | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skukuza Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,020 ft field elevation of Skukuza Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 62 airports and airfields we list for South Africa — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Skukuza Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skukuza Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skukuza Airport is FASZ, and its IATA code is SZK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skukuza Airport above sea level?
Skukuza Airport sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skukuza Airport located?
The airport lies at -24.9609, 31.5886 — in Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Malamala Airport, about 17 km away.
Does FASZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FASZ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Skukuza Airport?
Skukuza Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,085 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.