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King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) Guide

King Mswati III International Airport serves Mpaka, Eswatini (Swaziland). It supports scheduled passenger service. IATA code SHO. ICAO code FDSK.

IATA SHO ICAO FDSK Mpaka, Eswatini (Swaziland)
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Yes scheduled service

Quick Facts

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IATA
SHO
ICAO
FDSK
City
Mpaka
Country
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Airport type
large airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Coordinates
-26.3586, 31.7169
Elevation
1,092 ft

Live flights to and from SHO

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Map / Location

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How to get from King Mswati III International Airport

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01 Taxi
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05 Distance to city center
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Parking at King Mswati III International Airport

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Runways & Technical Info

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Runways

02 / 20
11,811 ft · 197 ft wide · ASP
Lighted Open

Frequencies

APP
Sikhuphe Aproach Control

128.000 MHz

GND
Sikhuphe Ground Control

121.800 MHz

TWR
Sikhuphe Tower

118.550 MHz

Traveler Comments about King Mswati III International Airport

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Recent review excerpts

Chris Francis

2026-06-03

4/5

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Tas

2026-06-01

5/5

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julie vermooten

2026-05-30 · EN

5/5

Very efficient airport

vaughan carlsson

2026-05-28

4/5

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Sakhile Vilakati

2026-05-26

4/5

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Hermien Pieterse

2026-05-24 · EN

5/5

Great experience. Very clean and easy entry

Marius Steffens

2026-05-17 · EN

5/5

One of the nicest international airports in Africa. Well organized, clean, friendly and safe

Fitzgerald Graham

2026-05-12 · EN

5/5

KM III is a small airport so everything is that much faster. You get a great airport experience in less time.

FAQ

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What is the IATA code for King Mswati III International Airport?

The IATA code for King Mswati III International Airport is SHO.

Where is King Mswati III International Airport located?

King Mswati III International Airport is located in Mpaka, SZ-LU, Eswatini (Swaziland).

Can I view airport photos before my trip?

Yes. The photo gallery on this page uses traveler-submitted airport imagery when it is available in the review dataset.

Can I open King Mswati III International Airport in Google Maps?

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How can I check arrivals and departures?

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What is the ICAO code for King Mswati III International Airport?

The ICAO code for King Mswati III International Airport is FDSK.