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FDSK/SHO METAR & TAF King Mswati III International Airport

Mpaka, Lubombo RegionElevation 1,092 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR0 min old
Ceiling 3,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
230@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
3,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
2,159 ft
+1,067 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0500Z (7:00 AM local) · 0 min old

FDSK is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,500 feet AGL.

WIND
230° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 3,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
23°C / 18°C
73°F / 64°F. 5°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0400Z (6:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (2:00 PM local)

FDSK forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 34°C expected at 1200Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 23°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
VFR
0600Z8:00 AM0712Z9:12 AM0824Z10:24 AM0936Z11:36 AM1048Z12:48 PM1200Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 230° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 3,500 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for FDSK. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02/20
Dimensions
11,811 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,159 ft
Pressure altitude
952 ft
Field elevation
1,092 ft MSL
Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Dewpoint
18°C (64°F)
Altimeter
30.06 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1606Z 6:06 PM
Sunrise
0307Z 5:07 AM
Loggable night
1630Z (6:30 PM local) → 0243Z (4:43 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1606Z (6:06 PM local) → 0307Z (5:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1706Z (7:06 PM local) → 0207Z (4:07 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

King Mswati III International Airport is in Mpaka, Lubombo Region. Field elevation 1,092 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFDSK / SHO
RegionLubombo Region
CountryEswatini
Coordinates-26.3586, 31.7169
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

128
Sikhuphe Aproach Control
APP
121.8
Sikhuphe Ground Control
GND
118.55
Sikhuphe Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

FDMS Matsapha International Airport
24 NM SW
VFR
FQMA Maputo Airport
53 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗FDSK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FDSK have a METAR?
Yes. FDSK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does FDSK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for FDSK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at FDSK?
FDSK sits at 1,092 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FDSK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.