Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

FAKN / MQP

Mpumalanga, ZA

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
2kt
270°
8 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,031
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FAKN 030800Z 27002KT 8000 FEW002 SCT015 OVC020 15/14 Q1031 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,829ft
FEW 200ft AGL
SCT 1,500ft AGL
OVC 2,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,029ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,329ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,829ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,031 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
937 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,829 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,304 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,983 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FAKN 030600Z 0307/0318 VRB03KT 3000 DZ BCFG BKN005 OVC012 TX21/0313Z TN15/0307Z BECMG 0307/0309 6000 BKN008 BKN015 BECMG 0309/0311 04006KT 9999 NSW SCT015 BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:53Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 500ft
Drizzle, Patches Fog
09:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR 40° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AKN
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 34°
↑ 1.5kt ↔ 1.3kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FAKN
IATA Code: MQP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,829 ft MSL

Location

City: Mpumalanga
Country: ZA
Latitude: -25.383200°
Longitude: 31.105600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (FAKN/MQP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Mpumalanga, ZA. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,829 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.