Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Mbombela, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
IATA: MQP ICAO: FAKN
Longest Active Runway
10,171 ft
3,100 meters
Field Elevation
2,829 ft
862 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
-25.3833°, 31.1053°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#9 in South Africa
Among 68 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#832 Worldwide
Top 11.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#917 MSL
Top 14.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+1.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,171 ft (3,100 m). It ranks as the #9 longest runway in South Africa and #832 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,171 ft (3100m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Mswati III International Airport (Mpaka) | SHO | 67.2 NM (124.5 km) | 11,811 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Maputo Airport (Maputo) | MPM | 85.7 NM (158.7 km) | 12,008 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)