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Nearest Airport to Mathibela: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mathibela is Pietersburg Municipal Airport, about 46 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), 54 km away.

Closest airport FAPI Pietersburg Municipal Airport 46 km · 29 mi · ~50 min by car
Closest international PTG Polokwane International Airport 54 km · 34 mi · ~58 min by car

Airports near Mathibela

  1. 1
    Pietersburg Municipal Airport Flag of South AfricaPolokwane, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    FAPI 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
  2. 2
    Polokwane International Airport Flag of South AfricaPolokwane, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    PTG 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  3. 3
    Tzaneen Airport Flag of South AfricaTzaneen, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    LTA 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  4. 4
    Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit Flag of South AfricaHoedspruit, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    HDS 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  5. 5
    Wonderboom Airport Flag of South AfricaPretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    PRY 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Hendrik Van Eck Airport Flag of South AfricaPhalaborwa, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    PHW 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  7. 7
    Waterkloof Air Force Base Flag of South AfricaPretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    WKF 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Swartkop Air Force Base Flag of South AfricaPretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    FASK 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  9. 9
    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport Flag of South AfricaMbombela, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    MQP 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Grand Central Airport Flag of South AfricaMidrand, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    GCJ 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Ranch Motel Airport30 km
  • Entabeni Airstrip60 km
  • Marble Hall Airport · FAMI75 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Mathibela; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mathibela?

The nearest airport to Mathibela is Pietersburg Municipal Airport, about 46 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Polokwane International Airport (PTG), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mathibela?

Polokwane International Airport (PTG) is 54 km from Mathibela in a straight line — roughly 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Mathibela?

Polokwane International Airport (PTG) — 54 km, Tzaneen Airport (LTA) — 117 km and Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS) — 176 km.

How long does it take to get from Mathibela to Pietersburg Municipal Airport?

About 50 min by car for the 46 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.