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Flag of EswatiniAirports in Eswatini

Eswatini has 16 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 1 medium-sized airports; 1 have scheduled passenger flights.

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List of airports in Eswatini

AirportCityIATAICAOTypeElevation
King Mswati III International Airport Mpaka SHO FDSK Large airport 1,092 ft
Matsapha International Airport (no scheduled flights) Manzini MTS FDMS Medium airport 2,075 ft

Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).

Eswatini has 16 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #164 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 1 large airport, 1 medium-sized airport and 1 airport with scheduled flights; the remaining 14 are small airstrips, heliports (1) and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.

Main international airports in Eswatini

The main international gateways are King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Mpaka.

Airport services and alternatives

Among its neighbours, South Africa (62 large/medium airports) and Mozambique (16 large/medium airports) — useful if a cross-border airport is closer or cheaper. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Eswatini.

Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Eswatini?

Eswatini has 16 airports and airfields, including 1 large and 1 medium-sized airports; 1 have scheduled passenger flights.

What are the main international airports in Eswatini?

King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), Mpaka.