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King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
King Mswati III International Airport is an international airport serving Mpaka (Lubombo Region), Eswatini. Its IATA code is SHO and its ICAO code is FDSK. It has one runway, 3,600 m long.
- IATASHO
- ICAOFDSK
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SHO
- ICAO code
- FDSK
- City
- Mpaka
- Region / province
- Lubombo Region
- Country / territory
- Eswatini
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 26.3586° S, 31.7169° E
- Elevation
- 333 m (1,092 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Mbabane (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,506 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,572 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,078 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.550 MHz |
Air freight to and from King Mswati III International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Mpaka through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Eswatini
King Mswati III International Airport is the only airport in Eswatini in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of King Mswati III International Airport?
The IATA code of King Mswati III International Airport is SHO and its ICAO code is FDSK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is King Mswati III International Airport located?
King Mswati III International Airport is in Mpaka, Lubombo Region, Eswatini, at coordinates 26.3586° S, 31.7169° E and an elevation of 333 m (1,092 ft).
How far is King Mswati III International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from King Mswati III International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,078 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,572 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,506 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at King Mswati III International Airport?
The longest runway at King Mswati III International Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from King Mswati III International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.