MQP · FAKN · South Africa

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (FAKN / MQP)

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FAKN airport at a glance

ICAO code: FAKN
IATA code: MQP
City: Mpumalanga
Region: Mpumalanga
Country: South Africa
Elevation: 2,829 ft (862 m)
Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2)
Coordinates: 25.3832° S, 31.1056° E
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Weather & airport info FAKN

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Nov, 07:00 UTC

Wind: 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northeast (30°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: broken clouds at 1,500 ft
Temperature: 23 °C (dew point 18 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,021 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR FAKN 040700Z 03008KT 9999 BKN015 23/18 Q1021 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

04 Nov, 07:00–08:00 UTC
7 kt (13 km/h) from east-northeast (60°) · visibility 10 km or more · broken clouds at 1,500 ft
04 Nov, 08:00–18:00 UTCbecoming
7 kt (13 km/h) from east-northeast (60°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
04 Nov, 11:00–18:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probability
visibility 5 km · Thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 3,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF FAKN 040600Z 0407/0418 06007KT 9999 BKN015 TX29/0413Z TN25/0418Z BECMG 0408/0410 SCT025 PROB40 TEMPO 0411/0418 4500 TSRA FEW030CB

Airport

Elevation: 2,829 ft (862 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 05:05 / 18:12 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
05/23	3,100 m (10,171 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Tower: 119.2

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map FAKN

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for FAKN(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

ClosedAerodrome: closedA4230/26· until 06 Nov, 03:00 UTC
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is closed to fixed-wing aircraft traffic.
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AD CLSD TO FIXED WING TFC.
```
A4230/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2523S03106E005
 A)FAKN B)2611021800 C)2611060300
 D)DLY 1800-0300
 E)AD CLSD TO FIXED WING TFC.
```
Hours: DLY 1800-0300
Out of serviceUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA4074/26· until 16 Dec, 17:00 UTC
Near Nelspruit PMA, Mpumalanga, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations up to 400 ft above ground are taking place beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
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NA NELSPRUIT PMA, MPUMALANGA (252902S 0310502E, 252852S 0310513E, 252901S 0310524E, 252911S 0310512E): UAS OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: AV AV 15/09-5.
```
A4074/26 NOTAMR A3511/26
 Q)FAJA/QWULW/IV/BO/AW/000/023/2529S03105E001
 A)FAKN B)2610211000 C)2612161700
 D)DLY 0500-1700
 E)NA NELSPRUIT PMA, MPUMALANGA (252902S 0310502E, 252852S 0310513E,
 252901S 0310524E, 252911S 0310512E): UAS OPS (400FT AGL) TAKING PLACE
 BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS). FUA REF: AV AV 15/09-5.
 F)SFC G)2247FT AMSL
```
Hours: DLY 0500-1700
NoticeApproach control serviceA4058/26· until 17 Jan, 17:00 UTC
At Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, air traffic control training for approach is taking place on frequency 119.2 MHz.
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ATC TRAINING ON APP 119.2 MHZ TAKING PLACE.
```
A4058/26 NOTAMR A2785/26
 Q)FAJA/QSPXX/IV/BO/AE/055/145/2523S03106E005
 A)FAKN B)2610200704 C)2701171700
 E)ATC TRAINING ON APP 119.2 MHZ TAKING PLACE.
```
NoticeAerodrome control towerA4054/26· until 17 Jan, 17:00 UTC
At Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, air traffic control training for the tower is taking place on frequency 119.2 MHz.
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ATC TRAINING ON TWR 119.2 MHZ TAKING PLACE.
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A4054/26 NOTAMR A2784/26
 Q)FAJA/QSTXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/2523S03106E005
 A)FAKN B)2610200624 C)2701171700
 E)ATC TRAINING ON TWR 119.2 MHZ TAKING PLACE.
```
Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableA3903/26· until 06 Jan, 10:00 UTC (estimated)
The instrument approach chart (IAC) for the Instrument Landing System (ILS) Y approach to runway 05 and the RNAV (GNSS) approach chart for runway 05 are suspended. The associated aeronautical data for the RNAV approach to runway 05 is also suspended.
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IAC ILS-02 ILS Y RWY 05 DATED 23 APR 2020 SUSPENDED. IAC RNAV-01 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 05 DATED 08 OCT 2020 SUSPENDED. AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-01A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 05 DATED 08 OCT 2020 SUSPENDED.
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A3903/26 NOTAMR A3855/26
 Q)FAJA/QPIAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/2523S03106E005
 A)FAKN B)2610091044 C)2701061000 EST
 E)IAC ILS-02 ILS Y RWY 05 DATED 23 APR 2020 SUSPENDED.
 IAC RNAV-01 RNAV (GNSS) RWY 05 DATED 08 OCT 2020 SUSPENDED.
 AERONAUTICAL DATA TABULATION RNAV-01A RNAV (GNSS) RWY 05 DATED 08 OCT
 2020 SUSPENDED.
```
NoticeMovement areaA3665/26· until 30 Nov, 12:00 UTC
Aircraft parked along taxiway A require pilots to exercise caution when entering the parking area.
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ACFT PARKED ALONG TWY A, PILOTS TO EXER CTN WHEN ENTERING PRKG.
```
A3665/26 NOTAMR A2567/26
 Q)FAJA/QMAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2523S03106E005
 A)FAKN B)2609281130 C)2611301200
 E)ACFT PARKED ALONG TWY A, PILOTS TO EXER CTN WHEN ENTERING PRKG.
```
NoticeAerodrome: limited toA3657/26· until 30 Nov, 17:00 UTC
Drone operations (UAS OPS) are taking place in Kruger National Park, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and up to 1000 feet above ground.
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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.
```
A3657/26 NOTAMN
 Q)FAJA/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2445S03136E054
 A)FAKN B)2609280500 C)2611301700
 D)DLY 0500-1700
 E)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.
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Hours: DLY 0500-1700

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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FAKN airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Mpumalanga airport (FAKN) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Mpumalanga (FAKN). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Aerodrome: closed; Unmanned aircraft: will take place; Instrument approach procedure: not available. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Mpumalanga airport (FAKN)?

According to the latest weather report for FAKN (METAR, 04 Nov, 07:00 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northeast (30°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 23 °C (dew point 18 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Mpumalanga airport (FAKN)?

Mpumalanga (FAKN) has one runway: runway 05/23 with 3,100 m (10,171 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Mpumalanga airport (FAKN)?

Frequencies at FAKN: Tower 119.2 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?

The ICAO code is FAKN and the IATA code is MQP. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of FAKN airport?

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport sits at 2,829 ft (862 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.

Can I fly to FAKN by private jet?

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