MTS

Matsapha Airport

Manzini · EswatiniICAO FDMS

Matsapha Airport (MTS) is an airport serving Manzini, Eswatini, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 31' 44.4" S, 31° 18' 27.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,075 feet (632 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Mbabane (GMT+2).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

2,075/ 632m

Africa/Mbabane

GMT+2

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Airport Details

IATA Code

MTS

ICAO Code

FDMS

City

Manzini

Country

Eswatini

Elevation

2,075 ft

Local Time

08:40 PM (GMT+2)

Coordinates

Latitude:-26.5290°

Longitude:31.3075°

Popular Routes from MTS

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
JNB	Johannesburg, South Africa	192 mi	0h 52m	short-haul	79 kg	View

Airlines Operating at MTS

1 active airline serving Matsapha Airport.

South African Airways

SASouth Africa

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Matsapha Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport	MQP	Mpumalanga	South Africa	129 km
Maputo Airport	MPM	Maputo	Mozambique	143 km
Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport	HDS	Hoedspruit	South Africa	241 km
Hendrik Van Eck Airport	PHW	Phalaborwa	South Africa	288 km
Richards Bay Airport	RCB	Richard's Bay	South Africa	257 km
King Shaka International Airport	DUR	Durban	South Africa	342 km
OR Tambo International Airport	JNB	Johannesburg	South Africa	309 km
Lanseria Airport	HLA	Johannesburg	South Africa	344 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 26° 31' 44.4" S
Longitude (DMS): 31° 18' 27.0" E
Latitude (Decimal): -26.528999
Longitude (Decimal): 31.307501
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Africa/Mbabane
UTC Offset: GMT+2
Current Local Time: 08:40 PM
Elevation (ft): 2,075 ft
Elevation (m): 632 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Matsapha Airport?

The IATA code for Matsapha Airport is MTS, and its ICAO code is FDMS. The airport is located in Manzini, Eswatini.

How many destinations can you fly to from MTS?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Matsapha Airport (MTS) in Manzini, Eswatini.

What airlines fly from MTS?

There are 1 airlines operating from MTS, including South African Airways.

What timezone is Matsapha Airport in?

Matsapha Airport is in the Africa/Mbabane timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Matsapha Airport?

Matsapha Airport sits at an elevation of 2,075 feet (632 meters) above sea level.

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