Matsapha Airport

FDMS / MTS

Manzini, SZ

Last Updated
Sep 16, 13:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
36°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
13kt
270° G23kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,007
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FDMS 161300Z 27013G23KT CAVOK 36/M09 Q1007 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
938 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,075 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,258 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,276 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +25.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FDMS 161000Z 1612/1618 24014KT CAVOK TX36/1612Z TN20/1618Z BECMG 1613/1615 14012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 14kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DMS
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
↑ 12.2kt ↔ 4.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Matsapha Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FDMS
IATA Code: MTS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,075 ft MSL

Location

City: Manzini
Country: SZ
Latitude: -26.528999°
Longitude: 31.307501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-2

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Matsapha Airport

Matsapha Airport (FDMS/MTS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Manzini, SZ. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,075 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) 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.